Jameson Taillon exits Cubs game against Giants in second inning

Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon left the game against the San Francisco Giants without recording an out in the second inning on June 8, trailing 1-0. Taillon walked leadoff batter Matt Chapman, prompting a visit from the Cubs training staff and manager Craig Counsell. Following the discussion, Taillon exited and was replaced by Javier Assad, who had recently been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Taillon had previously allowed a run in the first inning and entered the game with a 2-5 record and 5.13 ERA, losing four of his last five starts.

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