The Chicago Cubs place two-fifths of their starting rotation on the disabled list today as Andrew Cashner has a shoulder strain and Randy Wells is experiencing pain in his forearm. The Cubs call up Casey Coleman from the minors and will give James Russell his first major league start in the pair’s absence.

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On April 6, 2011 — The Chicago Cubs place two-fifths of their starting rotation on the disabled list today as Andrew Cashner has a shoulder strain and Randy Wells is experiencing pain in his forearm. The Cubs call up Casey Coleman from the minors and will give James Russell his first major league start in the pair’s absence.

 

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