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Williams was scheduled to start on Monday vs. the Padres, but he was scratched after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Sunday morning. Unsurprisingly, the Cubs decided on Monday to officially place him on the 10-day IL. Kohl Stewart took his spot on the roster and will draw the start in Monday’s contest, but it’s unclear if he will stick in the rotation moving forward.
The Cubs have jumped out to a strong start this season. They enter Monday’s matchup vs. the Padres at 29-23, which puts them 0.5 games behind the division-leading Cardinals. Williams hasn’t been a huge reason for their success, posting a 5.