May 15: RHP Keegan Thompson (illness) placed on 15-day injured list; LHP Luke Little recalled from Triple-A Iowa
The Cubs noted that Thompson is dealing with a viral illness, leading to the decision to place him on the IL (retroactive to Sunday). Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thompson was not with the team at Truist Park on Tuesday or Wednesday.
"Keegan's been sick for a number of days here, really," Counsell said. "Sunday in Pittsburgh it started, and he just hasn't gotten any better. And he's been in rough shape, just rough shape. He didn't come to the park yesterday. We sent him home. He's unfortunately not improved today. He's lost a lot of strength during this."
The setback with Thompson gives the Cubs six relievers who are currently on the IL and 15 players overall who have spent time on the IL this season. The righty last pitched on Saturday in Pittsburgh and has a 4.97 ERA in nine appearances (12 2/3 innings) this year for Chicago.
Little returns for his fourth stint with the Cubs this season. The lefty has a 7.00 ERA through 10 outings with the Cubs and a 4.05 ERA in four games with Triple-A Iowa this season.
