Jon Lester

Jon Lester scratched Wednesday due to illness, Tyler Chatwood now toeing rubber for Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester has been scratched from Wednesday's start versus the San Francisco Giants due to illness.

What It Means:

Lester will likely have his start pushed back to the weekend after Thursday's off day. Tyler Chatwood is now starting on Wednesday.

Lester is 9-6 in 19 starts this season. He owns a 3.87 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 105 strikeouts and 23 walks over 107 innings.