Chicago Cubs Place Outfielder Jake Marisnick on the 10-Day Injured List

Posted by DavidGreen
May 14, 2021

Introduction

On Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 the Chicago Cubs placed their veteran utility outfielder, Jake Marisnick, on the 10 – day injured list, and in order to replace Marisnick’s roster spot the Chicago Cubs recalled relief pitcher Brad Wieck up from the Chicago Cubs Triple – A affiliate in the Iowa Cubs. This may be bad news for the struggling Cubbies as they have a whole lot of their core outfielders on the injured list as of now.

Jake is currently dealing with a strain in his right hamstring. Marisnick suffered this injury during the 1st inning of Sunday's 6 to 5 losing effort against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lately it seemed that as Jake went the Chicago Cubs went due to the fact that his bat was smoking hot just prior to this hamstring injury, and the Chicago Cubs were on a five – game winning streak up until the time Marisnick was forced to leave the game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, May 9th, 2021.

Since Jake has hit the injured list the Chicago Cubs have lost three consecutive games. The 30 – year – old utility player did have trouble with both of his hamstrings during the COVID – 19 pandemic shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season. In terms of playing the outfield right now the Chicago Cubs have been relying on ball players such as Jason Heyward, Joc Pederson, Nick Martini, and Matt Duffy. The Cubs have been having to really play musical chairs in order to fill the three outfield spots throughout a 9 inning Major League Baseball game these days.

Jake Marisnick was hitting .264, with 4 home runs, and 14 runs batted in over the course of the 27 games that he appeared in during his first season playing form the Chicago Cubs this year. The cagey veteran had just previously agreed to sign a one – year contract with the Chicago Cubs in February of 2021, and that deal was worth up to approximately $1.5 million.

Media Statement from Jake Marisnick

"A couple weeks it's kind of been a little tight. Finally got to the point where I felt it kind of snag there a little bit. It's definitely frustrating, but like I said, to have a full season to be able to fully rehab this thing, get it back to where I need to be, it's going to be good,'' the Chicago Cubs’ utility outfielder Jake Marisnick proclaimed.

Media Statement from the Chicago Cubs’ Manager David Ross

"It loosened up much better yesterday. Last night getting off the plane seemed to be OK, and then just came in today a little stiff again,'' says the Chicago Cubs’ manager David Ross. "It's day – to – day. ... Just trying to get it loosened up in there.''

The Chicago Cubs’ Injured List (as of 5/13/2021)

May 12, 2021

Kris Bryant, Third Baseman, Day – to – Day, Wrist Contusion
Ian Happ, Center Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Bruised Ribs
Nico Hoerner, Shortstop, 10 – Day IL, Forearm Injury
Jake Arrieta, Starting Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Thumb Injury

May 11, 2021

Jake Marisnick, Center Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Right Hamstring Strain
Shelby Miller, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Back Injury

May 8, 2021

Dan Winkler, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Triceps Injury

May 5, 2021

Austin Romine, Catcher, 60 – Day IL, Significant Wrist Sprain
Brennen Davis, Center Fielder, Day – to – Day, Head Injury

April 30, 2021

Trevor Megill, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Strained Forearm

April 26, 2021

Jonathan Holder, Relief Pitcher, 60 – Day IL, Shoulder Injury
Rowan Wick, Relief Pitcher, 60 – Day IL, Right Knee Sprain

Current MLB Standings (as of Thursday, May 13th, 2021)

American League East

Boston Red Sox 22 – 16 0 Games Behind

New York Yankees 20 – 16 1 Games Behind

Toronto Blue Jays 19 – 16 1.5 Games Behind

Tampa Bay Rays 19 – 19 3 Games Behind

Baltimore Orioles 16 – 21 5.5 Games Behind

American League Central

Chicago White Sox 21 – 13 0 Games Behind

Cleveland Indians 20 – 14 1 Games Behind

Kansas City Royals 16 – 19 5.5 Games Behind

Minnesota Twins 12 – 22 9 Games Behind

Detroit Tigers 12 – 24 10 Games Behind

American League West

Oakland Athletics 23 – 15 0 Games Behind

Houston Astros 20 – 17 2.5 Games Behind

Seattle Mariners 18 – 19 4.5 Games Behind

Texas Rangers 18 – 20 5 Games Behind

Los Angeles Angels 16 – 20 6 Games Behind

National League East

New York Mets 18 – 13 0 Games Behind

Philadelphia Phillies 20 – 17 1 Games Behind

Atlanta Braves 17 – 19 3.5 Games Behind

Miami Marlins 16 – 20 4.5 Games Behind

Washington Nationals 13 – 19 5.5 Games Behind

National League Central

St. Louis Cardinals 22 – 15 0 Games Behind

Milwaukee Brewers 20 – 17 2 Games Behind

Cincinnati Reds 17 – 17 3.5 Games Behind

Chicago Cubs 17 – 19 4.5 Games Behind

Pittsburgh Pirates 15 – 21 6.5 Games Behind

National League West

San Francisco Giants 22 – 14 0 Games Behind

San Diego Padres 21 – 17 2 Games Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers 20 – 17 2.5 Games Behind

Arizona Diamondbacks 17 – 20 5.5 Games Behind

Colorado Rockies 13 – 24 9.5 Games Behind

Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series

According to Intertops sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Thursday, May 13th, 2021. Currently the Chicago Cubs have the 10th lowest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs.

Team	Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers	+350
New York Yankees	+650
San Diego Padres	+800
New York Mets	+850
Chicago White Sox	+900
Atlanta Braves	+1400
Oakland Athletics	+1600
Houston Astros	+1600
.....	....
Milwaukee Brewers	+2000