Cubs Reinstate Jameson Taillon from Injured List Ahead Atlanta Start

Jameson Taillon has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is set to start for the Chicago Cubs in Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Taillon, recovering from a groin strain, spent minimal time on the injured list and recently completed a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa, where he threw 3.2 innings with six hits, three runs, two home runs allowed, and six strikeouts. Despite some struggles in his rehab outing, Taillon reported feeling healthy and confident in his pitch effectiveness, including his changeup and curveball. His return bolsters the Cubs' rotation, which needs additional arms to manage workloads ahead of the playoffs, especially for starters Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd. Taillon has been a key contributor this season, holding a 4.15 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with an 81-21 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 106 1/3 innings. The Cubs have adjusted their roster accordingly, moving reliever Ethan Roberts to Triple-A and shifting Javier Assad to the bullpen to accommodate Taillon's return.