PT TODAY: Chatwood gets first crack to fill in for Lester

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Cubs | Jon Lester heads to injured list
Chicago Cubs LHP Jon Lester (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, April 10, with a strained left hamstring. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, April 9. LHP Tim Collins was promoted from Class AAA Iowa in a corresponding move.   Source: Chicago Tribune - Mark Gonzales
 
BHQ take: With likely rotation replacement LHP Mike Montgomery already sidelined, RHP Tyler Chatwood will be Lester's initial substitute. Chatwood was arguably the NL's least-effective starting pitcher in 2018, as he made 20 starts among 24 appearances despite a negative BPV and...

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