Jordan Wicks

The Cubs have placed Jordan Wicks on the 15-day IL with a left forearm strain.

Fantasy Impact

Wicks was scratched from his start Sunday due to left forearm tightness. He will likely undergo further testing before the Cubs determine a potential timeline for his return.

Jordan Wicks will not make his scheduled start Sunday due to left forearm tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Wicks possibly got injured during his last outing and there is no determination on if he will need a stint on the injured list. Hayden Wesneski will draw the start Sunday against Boston.

Jordan Wicks delivered a solid performance, allowing two earned runs on five hits and striking out four over six innings in the Cubs' 7-2 win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a step in the right direction for Wicks, who entered the game with a less-than-stellar 4.70 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP from his previous starts this season. His ability to avoid walks in this game and maintain a high strikeout rate is encouraging for fantasy managers looking for signs of improvement and consistency.

Jordan Wicks delivered a mixed performance in the Cubs' 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings. Despite not factoring into the decision, Wicks's outing was a slight improvement over his troubling start to the season, marked by a high 5.68 ERA and 1.89 WHIP. His impressive 13.7 K/9 continues to be a silver lining, suggesting potential for fantasy relevance if he can find more consistency and control. However, his elevated .408 BABIP indicates some bad luck, which might regress to the mean. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next starts for signs of adjustment and improvement.

Jordan Wicks struggled, surrendering four earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six over four innings in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a troubling trend for Wicks, allowing five or more hits in each of his first three starts while also walking at least three in two of those contests for the Cubs. Despite solid strikeout totals in each start to begin the season, fantasy managers will need the left-hander to limit damage over his next few starts before being able to trust the 24-year-old confidently.