Jordan Lyles activated for Wednesday start vs. Cubs

By Drew SilvaAug 6, 2014, 7:15 PM EDT
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Via the official Major League Baseball transactions feed on Twitter …

Lyles broke the middle finger on his non-throwing hand in a home-plate collision with Martin Prado, then of the Diamondbacks, on June 4 at Coors Field. He will return to the Rockies’ starting rotation on Wednesday night against the Cubs. The 23-year-old righty had a promising 3.52 ERA in his first 12 starts this season.

Brandon Morrow injured his back taking off his pants

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By Bill BaerJun 19, 2018, 9:30 PM EDT
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The Cubs’ bullpen got into trouble in the ninth inning on Tuesday afternoon during the first game of a doubleheader. Justin Wilson started the inning with the Cubs leading 3-2, normally a situation for closer Brandon Morrow. Wilson issued a leadoff walk to Austin Barnes, then gave up a single to Justin Turner. Morrow wasn’t warming up, curiously. Wilson ended up giving up a go-ahead two-run double to pinch-hitter Kyle Farmer and the Cubs went on to lose 4-3.

We now know why Morrow wasn’t available. He says his back tightened up taking off his pants early Monday morning, MLB.com’s Carrie Muskat reports. Morrow said, “It’s frustrating any time you can’t get out there, especially when you can’t go for something as stupid as taking your pants off.”

Morrow, 33, has been terrific in the closer’s role this season for the Cubs. He owns a 1.59 ERA with a 25/9 K/BB ratio in 22 2/3 innings. He is also not available for the back end of Tuesday’s doubleheader, but it sounds like he won’t need to go on the disabled list.