The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Phil Maton on the injured list with a knee injury.
Maton has made 31 appearances for the Cubs this season, posting a 0-1 record with a 6.18 ERA across 27.7 innings. He has struck out 31 batters while walking 16, with a 1.81 WHIP over that span.
The Cubs sit second in the NL Central at 57-44, six games back in the division, and currently riding a one-game winning streak. Chicago's active roster carries 13 pitchers, and Maton's absence from the bullpen adds to the workload for the group as the club continues its push in the division race.
Maton reached a pair of career milestones this season, recording his 500th career game on June 3 and his 1,500th career out recorded via innings pitched on July 19. This marks his second stint on the injured list in recent weeks, having been activated from the IL on April 28 before landing back on it on July 9 and again on July 22.