The injury bug hanging around the Cubs must be a mosquito because it just keeps coming back and buzzing in their collective ear even when it’s not biting. Justin Steele, Julian Merryweather, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly, Seiya Suzuki, and Cody Bellinger are all currently on the IL and several active players have previously spent time on the shelf this season. And though we don’t yet know the fates of Jordan Wicks and Christopher Morel, both are now dealing with something.
Morel left Saturday’s game after making a catch on the run and tumbling over Alexander Canario, landing hard on his elbows.