Cubs put closer Daniel Palencia (shoulder strain) on IL

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ATLANTA -- Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia went on the 15-day injured list Monday, a day after straining his right shoulder.

Palencia was hurt in the ninth inning of Sunday's 6-3 loss to Washington. He entered with a 3-1 lead, faced five batters and did not get an out, giving up two homers, a triple, a single and a walk. Palencia's four-seam fastball averaged 98.5 mph, down 1.1 mph from his season average, and his splitter averaged 86.8 mph, a drop of 1.3 mph.

Palencia has 22 saves in 25 chances. The 25-year-old right-hander is 1-6 with a 3.00 ERA in his third major league season, all with Chicago.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Palencia will remain with the team…