Chicago Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler left the field during Saturday’s 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates with right hamstring discomfort. He has been placed on the disabled list, and it is uncertain when he will return to action.
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Fowler Lands on 15-Day DL
Monday, June 20
The Cubs announced they placed Fowler on the disabled list retroactive to June 19 and brought pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. up to replace him on the roster.
Latest on Severity of Fowler’s Injury
Sunday, June 19
Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported he’s hearing that Fowler’s injury “isn’t serious” and the outfielder is “doing better today.”
Fowler’s Injury Further Depletes Cubs’ Outfield Depth
The Cubs lost 23-year-old left fielder Kyle Schwarber to a torn ACL and LCL at the dawn of the 2016 campaign, which made Fowler’s role with the club all the more pivotal this year.
Fowler has established himself as a viable starter in the midst of a loaded young core that headlines Chicago’s roster. He’s had an excellent 2016 campaign thus far with a slash line of .290/.398/.483.
Jason Heyward has some experience in center field, so he could slide over to help mitigate the impact of Fowler’s absence.
Otherwise, Chicago manager Joe Maddon will have to look further into his bench for a replacement in center field. Matt Szczur figures to be the prime candidate with Jorge Soler (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list.
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