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Cubs' Jameson Taillon to Get Tests on Back Injury; MLB Opening Day Status in Doubt

The Chicago Cubs might be without one of their starting pitchers at the start of the 2024 season.

Jameson Taillon left Saturday's spring training contest during pregame warmups because of a back injury, and ESPN's Jesse Rogers noted he will undergo tests to determine the severity of the setback.

"Came in today pretty much the same as he left yesterday," manager Craig Counsell said Sunday. "Probably not the improvement we were hoping for.

"There's a level of concern for Opening Day."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.