Craig Counsell Gives Important Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The last thing the Chicago Cubs can deal with at the moment is a long-term injury to Kyle Tucker. Even if that means the left-handed hitting outfielder is out for a couple of games, it could sway how the National League Central finishes.

Jed Hoyer has repeatedly stated the Chicago Cubs are looking to add pitching. Bullpen arms and a starting pitcher seems to be at the top of their priority list as they look to build a staff that can mirror the success their lineup has had.

CHICAGO — All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is sidelined with a bruised right knee, giving the Chicago Cubs yet another item to consider in the final 10 days before the July 31 trade deadline.

Cubs' Craig Counsell Provides Promising Pete Crow-Armstrong Injury Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Unfortunately, Pete Crow-Armstrong is now dealing with a slight injury, as it looked like he hurt his right knee during the Cubs game on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox in a rundown in the second inning.

With Pete Crow-Armstrong out due to a bruised knee, Seiya Suzuki will play center field for the first time in his MLB career.

The Chicago Cubs were already in the market for a new starting pitcher, but those plans are now more urgent after Jameson Taillon was place on the injured list.

The Cubs pulled a mild surprise in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft by taking Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad with the No. 17 pick. Conrad was limited to 21 games this spring

Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon threw 47 pitches during a bullpen session Friday at Wrigley Field, per the Cubs. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on July 4 with a right calf strain. Prior to his injury, Taillon had a 4.44 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP across 95.1 innings, including 10 quality starts.