Cubs righty Jameson Taillon was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right calf strain, the team announced before its game against the Cardinals. He's expected to miss "more than a month," according to manager Craig Counsell.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon is expected to miss "more than a month" with a right calf strain, manager Craig Counsell told reporters on Friday.

The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right calf strain. Manager Craig Counsell told reporters he expects Taillon to be sidelined for more than a month for an injury that occurred during a between-start workout.