The Chicago Cubs are facing a slew of injuries, with pitcher Hayden Wesneski being the latest addition to the injured list due to a right forearm strain. The team is hoping for a quick recovery for Wesneski, similar to Mark Leiter Jr. Luke Little may be out for the season due to a lat strain, but Julian Merryweather is on the brink of making a comeback. Despite the setbacks, the Cubs' pitching depth has shown promise with emerging talents like Ben Brown and Jordan Wicks.

The team's bullpen has maintained a stellar 1.21 ERA since June 27, and young pitchers like Brown and Javier Assad have bolstered the rotation. However, the Cubs have been hit hard by injuries, with Wesneski becoming the 10th pitcher on the injured list. Manager Craig Counsell acknowledges the challenges of navigating through the injuries, but remains optimistic about the progress made by the team's pitching prospects.