Cubs put Brandon Hughes on IL for recurring left knee inflammation

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Cubs lefty Brandon Hughes’ injury again leaves the Cubs without a left-hander in the bullpen. File photo.Cubs reliever Brandon Hughes landed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his left knee for the second time this season. His move to the IL made room for Caleb Kilian, who made a spot start Saturday, on the roster.

Hughes’ left knee injury, which flared up this spring, stems from a 2015 surgery to repair his meniscus. The fact that the inflammation is recurring, when he’s successfully managed the issue up to this point, is a cause for some concern.

“I think the main concern is just finding a great routine and maintenance plan that can help him perform at a high level and…