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11 hours agoCubs Place Owen Caissie On 7-Day Concussion IL
Owen Caissie placed on 7-day concussion injured list; Kevin Alcantara recalled from Triple-A to occupy his roster spot.
Cubs prospect Brandon Birdsell, one of the top young arms in the system, will undergo surgery on his right elbow this week, assistant general manager Jared Banner announced yesterday ( link via Janie McCauley of the Associated Press). Banner didn't provide specifics regarding the injury, noting only that the procedure will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister - one of the industry's most prominent orthopedic surgeons - and that more information will be known following the procedure.