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CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list because of a left groin strain. Right-hander Javier Assad has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Assad is slated to start the opener of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cubs manager David Ross says Taillon got hurt while playing catch on Wednesday on flat ground in Oakland.
