Little pitched in relief in the sixth and struggled, including a pitch timer violation, highlighting how quickly a patchwork Cubs bullpen can crumble under Brewers’ offense. His role seems limited to short bursts for now, and long-term fantasy relevance will depend on how he adjusts to higher leverage as Chicago reshapes its bullpen.

LHP Luke Little has been sidelined with a shoulder injury and will be reevaluated during the All-Star break.

Luke Little has been sidelined with a shoulder injury and will be reevaluated during the All-Star break.

Luke Little placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain prior to the doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Left-handed reliever Luke Little of the Chicago Cubs was placed on the 15-day IL with a strained left shoulder after leaving a game early. His injury will be further assessed during the All-Star break, marking a concerning setback for the team.