Overview
- Ethan Roberts landed on the 15-day injured list with a laceration on the underside of his right middle fingertip that affects his grip and release.
- The cut came during a routine medicine-ball drill in a ballpark tunnel when a vent cover was knocked loose and sliced his finger as he reached to block it.
- Roberts tried Dermabond adhesive to test throwing, but the seal tore off within a few throws and the finger bled again, leading trainers to shut him down.
- The Cubs recalled left-handers Ryan Rolison and Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa and now carry five lefty relievers, with only a few healthy right-handers available.
- Manager Craig Counsell said this is about available arms rather than matchups, noting several righties are already out and that many lefties will cover relief work for about a week to 10 days.