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Cubs designate RHP Jameson Taillon for assignment

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  1. The Chicago Cubs designated veteran right-handed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment.

  2. Taillon was in the final season of a four-year, $68 million contract with Chicago.

  3. In 2026, Taillon was 2-6 with a career-worst 5.92 ERA through 15 starts, leading the NL with 25 home runs allowed.

  4. He pitched Sunday and received the loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing seven runs on six hits over four innings.

  5. The Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Andrew Wantz from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.

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