Cubs lose two SP; add Peterson from Mets

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Chicago Cubs
NEWS: Chicago placed RHPs Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-Day IL. The team also acquired LHP David Peterson from the Mets and is expected to reinstate LHP Matthew Boyd from the 15-Day IL on June 25.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Chicago received more bad news for its injury-riddled rotation on Wednesday, as both Brown and Cabrera were placed on the 15-Day IL. Both Brown, who is dealing with a neck strain, and Cabrera, who is dealing with a hamstring strain, are currently without a timetable to return, and there should be more clarity on each player’s status in the coming days. Though both pitchers are exiting the team’s rotation for now, the Cubs are getting one reinforcement back as Boyd, who had been...

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