JUNE 30, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Cubs News: Chicago Gets Bad Update on Jose Lobaton Injury The Chicago Cubs' current losing skid was made worse on Tuesday. Catcher Jose Lobaton tripped at first base while trying to avoid a collisio...
Placed on 60-day injured list Lobaton was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder sprain Wednesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lobaton suffered a shoulder injury on the final play of the game in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers, and the issue is severe enough to warrant an immediate placement on the 60-day injured list. The catcher won't be eligible to return until at least the end of August as a result. Taylor Gushue's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move, and he should serve as the backup catcher while Lobaton and Austin Romine (wrist) are sidelined.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heading for X-rays Lobaton will undergo X-rays on his right shoulder after suffering an injury during Tuesday's loss to the Brewers, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact The veteran backstop grounded out as a pinch hitter for the final out of the contest, but he tumbled over first base and landed on his shoulder while attempting to avoid a collision with pitcher Josh Hader, who was covering the bag. Manager David Ross said the fear is Lobaton suffered a separated shoulder, so he seems likely to require a trip to the injured list, especially since the Cubs won't operate with Willson Contreras as the only available catcher for long.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers score 10 in 8th, beat Cubs 14-4 for 6th straight win
Willy Adames and Keston Hiura each hit a three-run homer during a 10-run outburst in the eighth inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers a 14-4 victory over the Chicago CubsJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Contract selected by Cubs Lobaton had his contract selected by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The 36-year-old was unable to earn a spot on Chicago's Opening Day roster, but he'll join the team Friday with P.J. Higgins (forearm) landing on the 10-day injured list. Lobaton should see limited opportunities while serving as the backup to No. 1 catcher Willson Contreras.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
