Steve Cishek

Cubs Steve Cishek hit by ball during warmups, carted off

Chicago Cubs pitcher Steve Cishek had to be carted off the field Wednesday after getting struck in the right shin by a ball during pregame warmups.

What It Means:

Cishek was hit by an errant throw but the severity of the injury is unknown.

He has 3.21 ERA, 3.11 FIP and 3.70 xFIP over 28 innings this season.