Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga forced to leave game with hamstring strain as Chicago drops series finale to Milwaukee

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga left Sunday's game with a strained hamstring, opening up a potential spot for top prospect Cade Horton.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly said he "feels fine" following a rough outing against the San Francisco Giants.

The Chicago Cubs have already started seeing injury issues begin to pop up. Justin Steele was the big news this week, as he was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow tendinitis.

The Cubs already have left-hander Justin Steele ... The Brewers had their own injury issues. Right fielder Sal Frelick departed in the fourth with left knee discomfort and was getting an MRI ...

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced ... Counsell described Steele's injury as involving "lingering issues" in the forearm and elbow. How long have these issues been present?

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a left hamstring strain. He suffered the injury during Chicago's 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Imanaga grabbed his hamstring after running towards first base in an attempt to turn a double play.

The Chicago Cubs faced another setback as left-hander Shota Imanaga left Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with a strained left hamstring. This injury adds to the growing list of concerns for the NL Central leaders, who are already dealing with a banged-up rotation.

With the Chicago Cubs' starting pitching depth becoming a bigger concern, they should consider calling up prospect Cade Horton.