Chicago Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman was forced to exit his first start with the team early due to a painful hand injury that prevented him from fully extending his thumb—bad enough to make glove use difficult. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed it was a severe cramp, not affecting his pitches but crippling his ability to continue after the fourth inning. Though Gausman’s season ERA sits at 6.19, he remains a key trade-deadline acquisition with a solid 4.38 ERA last year. The injury appears minor, and the Cubs are optimistic he’ll be ready for his next scheduled start. With the team in strong position in the NL wild-card race and aiming for a World Series run, Gausman’s health is crucial to their playoff push.
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