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Cubs vs. Tigers: Injury report, updates and likely starters – August 22

The Chicago Cubs (62-64) host the Detroit Tigers (61-65) in the second game of a three-game series on Thursday at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Want to find out who can play for the Cubs and the Tigers? Read on to see the full injury reports for both teams.

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Game info Cubs vs. Tigers

  • Matchday: Thursday, August 22, 2024
  • Playing time: 2:20 p.m. ET
  • TV channels: MARQ
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Stadium: Wrigley Field
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    Cubs vs. Tigers injury news today

    Cubs injuries

    name status Injury Statistics for 2024
    Thomas Nido 10-day injury list Knee .192 / .219 / .315, 4, 12
    Lukas Klein 60-day injury list shoulder 3-1, 3.46 ERA, 9.7 K/9
    Hayden Wesneski 15-day injury list forearm 3-6, 3.94 ERA, 8.5 K/9
    Adbert Alzolay 60-day injury list forearm 1-4, 4.67 ERA, 6.8 K/9
    Yency Almonte 60-day injury list shoulder 1-0, 3.45 ERA, 11.5 K/9
    Colton Brewer 60-day injury list hand 0-0, 5.66 ERA, 9.6 K/9
    Ben Brown 60-day injury list neck 1-3, 3.58 ERA, 10.4 K/9
    Jordan Wicks 60-day injury list Oblique 1-2, 4.18 ERA, 10.3 K/9

    Tiger injuries

    name status Injury Statistics for 2024
    Wenceslau Perez 10-day injury list Belly .242 / .298 / .386, 9, 32
    Reese Olson 15-day injury list shoulder 4-8, 3.23 ERA, 8 K/9
    Casey Mize 60-day injury list Paralyze 2-6, 4.23 ERA, 6.6 K/9
    Sawyer Gipson-Long 60-day injury list bar –
    Brendan White 60-day injury list elbow –

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    The latest Cubs hitting insights

  • Chicago has hit 14 home runs in their last 10 games.
  • In their last 10 games, the Cubs have 32 extra-base hits (3.2 per game) with a slugging average of .418.
  • In the last ten games, Chicago had a batting average of .225 with a total of 73 hits (7.3 per game).
  • Over the last decade, Ian Happ led Chicago with five home runs and seven runs batted in.
  • Cody Bellinger has collected 11 base hits, a .372 OBP and a .486 slugging percentage in his last 10 games.

    • Current Tigers batting insights

  • Detroit has hit nine home runs in their last ten games.
  • In the Tigers' last ten games, the team has a .392 slugging average with 31 extra-base hits.
  • Detroit has amassed 8.1 hits per game and a batting average of .239 in their last 10 games.
  • Matt Vierling has been a key player for Detroit lately, with 12 hits, a .310 OBP, and a .415 slugging percentage in his last 10 games.
  • Parker Meadows has a .300 batting average with three doubles, one triple and two walks in his last ten games.

    • Cubs starting pitcher

  • Justin Steele (3-5) will be on the mound for the Cubs, his 21st start this season.
  • The left-hander's last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw two scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays and did not allow a single hit.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in 20 games this season with a 3.10 ERA, a 3.59 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.095 WHIP.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Cubs pitchers combined for an ERA of 2.97.
  • Opponents have hit 10 home runs against Chicago in the last 10 games.

    • Tigers starting pitcher

  • The Tigers pitchers have a combined ERA of 2.02 in their last 10 games.
  • Detroit has allowed three home runs in their last ten games.

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