Tyler Chatwood

Cubs' Tyler Chatwood (back) scratched on Friday, Alec Mills to start against Brewers

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood has been scratched from his Friday start against the Milwaukee Brewers with a back injury.

What It Means:

Chatwood is dealing with tightness in his mid-back and has been scratched from his scheduled start on Friday. Alec Mills will start in his place against Milwaukee.

Mills has thrown 13 innings so far this season, resulting in a 2 win 0 loss record, 1.38 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 5 walks.