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Story summary
- Chicago Cubs designated right-hander Jameson Taillon for assignment on Monday after he gave up seven runs in four innings versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Taillon is in the final season of a four-year, $68 million contract.
- He led the league in home runs allowed, surrendering 25 in 76 innings.
- He entered the assignment with a 2-6 record, a 5.92 ERA and hitters batting .329 off his fastball.
