Cubs put Carl Edwards Jr. on the injured list with left thoracic strain

Left-hander Tim Collins was recalled from Class AAA Iowa to join the Cubs’ bullpen.

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LOS ANGELES — The Cubs put one of their hottest relievers, Carl Edwards Jr., on the injured list Thursday because of a left thoracic strain in his upper back near his non-throwing shoulder.

The move allowed the Cubs to add another left-handed option in their bullpen against the left-leaning Dodgers, with Tim Collins recalled from Class AAA Iowa.

The Cubs open a four-game series against the Dodgers at 9:10 Thursday night.

In other bullpen news, newly signed closer Craig Kimbrel was to throw a live batting practice session Thursday as he nears game action with AAA Iowa.

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