Wood to DL, Baker activated

[Clem Fandango]

Cubs placed RHP Kerry Wood to the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9, with a blister on his right index finger.

Wood has been dealing with the problem for over a month and wasn't available to pitch Sunday. The veteran right-hander has a 2.25 ERA and 21/10 K/BB ratio over his first 24 innings this season. He'll likely be the subject of trade rumors upon his return.

 

Cubs activated INF Jeff Baker from the 15-day disabled list.

An expected move. Baker was batting .368/.382/.483 with one home run and 14 RBI over his first 89 plate appearances prior to the injury. He'll return to his usual utility role.

[illiniguy]

Does this mean Woody won't be traveling with the team to KC?

[erik316wttn]

What is it with Kerry and blisters that never heal?

[UMFan83]

It never really felt like Kerry was finally back with the Cubs until he got placed on the DL for the first time.

 

Edit: Especially with a blister