Taillon delivered six innings of shutout work, helping the Cubs to the win and offering a reliable mid-rotation presence as the bullpen supported the effort.

Taillon 9-6 with a 4.15 ERA; activated from IL; second start since groin strain.

Taillon’s two-start week runs through PIT and CIN; risk/return profile tilts toward fringe fantasy relevance unless offense supports him.

Taillon’s outing was short, with 4 1/3 innings before the bullpen stepped in for 4 2/3 frames. His early-season durability and current form are pivotal as Chicago leans on depth to sustain the wild-card push.

Taillon returned from the IL to post 4 1/3 innings and keep the game within reach as Sale faced a tough Cubs lineup. His return provides important innings for a rotation that could need rest planning with a postseason berth in sight.