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Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks left Friday’s game against the Cardinals with right oblique discomfort after 1 u2154 innings.
In his abbreviated outing, Wicks struck out two, allowed two hits and no runs. The left-hander was making his first start since going on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain on April 28.
With rookie Ben Brown out of action for the foreseeable future, Wicks’ return lined up perfectly. Now, Wicks’ availability is up in the air. The rotation has endured injuries to Kyle Hendricks, Justin Steele and Jameson Taillon.
Wicks tossed 3 u2153 innings of relief on Saturday.