Cubs manager Joe Maddon hinted at the possibility of the Cubs shutting down Ben Zobrist earlier this week.
The Cubs did just that on Friday as they placed Zobrist on the 10-day disabled list with left wrist inflammation and recalled Tommy La Stella from Triple-A Iowa.
In addition to going on the DL, Zobrist will get an MRI as he's been dealing with a sore wrist over the last few weeks.
“It’s just not getting better,” Zobrist said on Wednesday. “It’s effecting my ability to prepare, and then my ability to feel comfortable at the plate. I don’t want to put the team in that situation."
Zobrist, a three-time All-Star, is slashing .223/.321/.394 with seven home runs and 21 RBI in 54 games this season.
La Stella, who was with the Cubs for 16 games before being sent down for rookie Ian Happ last month, was hitting .213 with one home run at Triple-A.
The Cubs begin a three-game series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates on Friday night.