The Cubs are 16-9 since the All-Star break and have taken over first place in the hotly contested National League Central but they took a big hit Wednesday when catcher Wilson Contreras injured his right hamstring while running to first base. It’s likely Contreras will land on the disabled list.
Chicago’s starting pitching has been hit-and-miss this season; Jake Arrieta is the only starter with double-digit wins. But Chicago did make a big move before the trading deadline to solidify its rotation, acquiring Jose Quintana from the White Sox.
Friday’s game
When: 6:40 p.