Cubs place Wicks on IL, activate Wesneski
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain on Friday and recalled right-hander Trey Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa.
The 25-year-old Wicks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list with a right oblique strain on Sept. 1 and made four starts since his return, going 1-2 with a 7.50 ERA. The move Friday was retroactive to Sept. 18.
Wingenter, 30, has made three appearances with the Cubs this season with a 4.50 ERA since being claimed off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 2.
The Cubs also activated right-hander Hayden Wesneski from the 15-day IL (right forearm strain) and designated RHP Shawn Armstrong for assignment. Wesneski has been out since July 20.
Wesneski is 3-6 with a 3.94 ERA in 25 games this season, including seven starts.
The Cubs entered Friday's game against Washington seven games behind the New York Mets for the final NL wild-card spot with nine games left.