Although they tried to avoid it, the Chicago Cubs finally placed closer Kerry Wood on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 14.

He has a blister on his pitching hand and could be back by Tuesday.

In the meantime, the Cubs have called former ND star WR Jeff Samardzija to take Woods’ place on the roster.

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