From the Chicago Tribune:
The blister on Kerry Wood's right index finger is likely to send him to
the disabled list for the 12th time in his career.
"We're coming to the point where we're going to have to come to a
conclusion about what to do," manager Lou Piniella said Sunday.
Wood hasn't pitched since July 11, so the Cubs can backdate him on the
DL to July 12, meaning he can return Sunday against Florida at Wrigley
Field.
That means Carlos Marmol will assume the closer's role in Arizona and
for most of the four-game series against the Marlins. Marmol pitched a
perfect ninth Sunday with a seven-run lead after being booed at Wrigley
Field last week when he blew a five-run lead in the ninth inning.
"We're coming to the point where we're going to have to come to a
conclusion about what to do," manager Lou Piniella said Sunday.
Wood has been a factor in the Cubs' success this season. He is 4-2 with 24 saves, a 3.02 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. He has been much better suited for the closer's role and is getting the most out of his pitches. His 55 strikeouts and only 13 walks in 44 2/3 innings tells you all you need to know about his command.
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