Cubs Place Jordan Wicks On 15-Day Injured Lis

4:09pm: Its a Grade 2 oblique strain for Wicks, according to . Given that diagnosis, it appears all but certain the southpaw will mi s longer than the 15 day minimum, although a specific timetable for his return remains unclear. 12:39pm: The Cubs announced that has been placed on the 15-day injured list, as the southpaw is dealing with a right oblique strain. Right-hander was called up from Triple-A Iowa to take Wicks spot on the active roster. An IL move seemed very likely after Wicks lasted only 1 2/3 innings before being removed in yesterdays start against the Cardinals. As Wicks told and other reporters, I just felt tightne s in my right side after making a pitch. I didnt think a whole lot of it.When I knew it persisted a couple of pitches in a row, I knew something wasnt Josh Hall Jersey right . Given how oblique injuries can be tricky to fully overcome, Wicks could potentially be back in just 15 days if he has avoided a serious train, or he might be facing an absence of several months if the discomfort continues to linger. As Wicks told Stebbins and company, the injury is particularly frustrating since Friday marked only his second appearance following a six-week IL stint due to a forearm strain. Amidst all the injuries, Wicks has pitched pretty well over 28 total innings this season. The left-hander has a 4.18 ERA with above-average strikeout, hard-contact and walk rates, though that latter 7.8BB% is only in the 54th percentile of all pitchers. Those are still numbers the Cubs will happily take from the second-year pitcher, as Wicks has capably stepped into the rotation amidst injuries to other starters. With Wicks and both out, the Cubs again have a rotation vacancy behind , , , and . That fifth starters role could be filled by a familiar face in , as manager indicated to Stebbins and other reporters that I think it looks like Wicks injury might pave the way to Hendricks return to the rotation. Hendricks was moved to the pen last month after he was rocked for a 10.57 ERA over his first seven starts and 30 2/3 innings of the season, but he seemingly settled down in posting a 3.14 ERA in 14 1/3 frames as a reliever. Hendricks was quickly called into action yesterday after Wicks early exit, and delivered 4 1/3 innings of shutout ball. Chicago could also explore stretching back out to handle a starters workload, though Wesneski has also emerged as a quality arm in the Cubs bullpen. Chris Paul Jersey