Jameson Taillon

Jameson Taillon (back) will start Tuesday vs the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Taillon was scratched from his start on Friday due to back stiffness. The Cubs held out hope he would be ready to go on Sunday but opted to activate Kyle Hendricks and give Taillon a few more days to get right. Luckily, he will avoid another trip to the IL and will look to keep his recent hot streak up against the Braves.

Jameson Taillon was scratched from Friday's start due to back stiffness. The Cubs will see how he feels tomorrow and could start as soon as Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Taillon felt the issue while playing catch on Tuesday, and the Cubs didn't feel comfortable with him starting on Friday. Taillon was on the IL to start the season due to back issues, but manager Craig Counsell says that this issue is not as bad as what he dealt with in Spring Training. This isn't an ideal situation for Taillon, who has enjoyed a great start to the season with a 1.13 ERA in 4 starts. More information should come this weekend, but managers should have a backup plan in place in case he can't pitch this weekend.

Jameson Taillon is no longer listed as the scheduled start for Friday’s game against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

The team has not released any information on why Tallion is not starting on Friday. He is also not listed as a probable starter during this weekend’s series. Javier Assad will draw the start on Friday.

Jameson Taillon delivered a masterful performance on Saturday, allowing no earned runs on just two hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in the Cubs' 6-5 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a strong season for Taillon, who now boasts a 1.13 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP through four starts. His ability to maintain a low BABIP (.200) and a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.20) suggests that while his strikeout numbers aren't overwhelming (6.0 K/9), his control and efficiency are key assets. Fantasy managers should value his consistent performance, especially in leagues that reward precision and ERA contributions. However, his relatively low strikeout rate might limit his ceiling in strikeout-heavy formats.

Jameson Taillon delivered a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out one over 7.1 innings in the Cubs' 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the low strikeout total, Taillon's ability to limit base runners and control the game was evident, as he maintained a stellar 1.50 ERA and 0.94 WHIP through his first three starts of the season. His low strikeout rate of 4.5 K/9 might be a concern for fantasy managers looking for more punchouts, but his excellent control and efficiency in preventing runs make him a reliable option in most fantasy formats.