CUBS ROSTER MOVES: JORDAN WICKS TO IL, LUKE LITTLE OPTIONED; DANIEL PALENCIA, RICHARD LOVELADY RECALLED

It was reported after Saturday’s game that Jordan Wicks would not start Sunday because of “left forearm tightness.” This is not a good sign at all, and the Cubs aren’t taking any chances. They’ve placed him on the 15-day injured list.

Hayden Wesneski will make today’s start in Wicks’ place.

The Cubs also optioned Luke Little back to Triple-A Iowa. Little’s had some rough outings lately, including a bad one Saturday in which he made some mental errors.

To replace Wicks and Little on the active roster, the Cubs recalled righthander Daniel Palencia and lefthander Richard Lovelady from Iowa. There was an open spot on the 40-man roster, so Lovelady will take that spot.

Palencia made three appearances for the Cubs previously this year covering six innings, with a 6.00 ERA and 2.167 WHIP. At Iowa he has posted a 7.36 ERA and 1.636 WHIP in four appearances (one start) covering 7⅓ innings. Hopefully his results going forward will be better.

Lovelady will be making his Cubs debut. In parts of four seasons with the Royals and A’s from 2019-23 he has a 5.26 ERA and 1.338 WHIP in 73 appearances covering 65 innings. At Iowa this year he has a 5.84 ERA and 1.865 WHIP in 10 appearances covering 12⅓ innings. As noted above: Hopefully his results going forward will be better.

Today’s game preview will post at 4 p.m. CT.

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