Sean

Gallagher

Gallagher, 20, was 4-0 with a 2.30 ERA, 75 H and 80/21 K/BB in 78 1/3 IP for Single-A Daytona. He’s not viewed as having much upside because of his mediocre fastball, but he could grow into a fourth- of fifth-starter role.

Gallager, 20, is 7-3 with a 2.44 ERA, 61 H and 74/50 K/BB in 73 2/3 IP since moving up to the Southern League. The Cubs have more experienced young pitchers to look at in September, so Gallagher probably won’t get a callup. However, he could be a rotation candidate by the end of 2007.

Gallagher was a decent prospect at one time and will turn just 26 later this month, but his star has faded rapidly. He held a 5.11 ERA and 1.49 WHIP at Triple-A in the Pirates organization in 2011, failing to make it up to the big league level. He’s merely organizational depth.

Gallagher had been pitching for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League. He last made an appearance in a major league game in 2010 with Pittsburgh.

No word on the specifics of the injury or how long Gallagher may be sidelined. The 24-year-old right-hander has an ugly 6.92 ERA and 13/12 K/BB ratio in nine relief appearances this season. Ryan Webb, who is currently with the team, is expected to take his place on the roster. Webb, a 24-year-old right-hander, has tossed 10 scoreless innings with Triple-A Portland this season.

Gallagher “rammed his toe” into a closet door on a trip to Cincinnati last month and it has bothered him ever since. Hey, at least it wasn’t a metal folding chair. There’s no current timeline for his return. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 6.92 ERA and 13/12 K/BB ratio over nine relief appearances this season.

Gallagher isn’t eligible to be activated until May 19, but if he’s well enough to pitch, rehab is a more effective use of his time than not seeing game action with the Padres. The former Cub had a 6.92 ERA and a 2.08 WHIP in nine appearances before he was injured.

The Padres are off to an excellent 26-18 start this season and won’t call up Gallagher until he shows that he can be effective against minor league competition. The 24-year-old righty had a 6.92 ERA and a 2.08 WHIP in nine appearances before suffering a sprained toe in early May.

Gallagher, 19, went 14-5 with a 2.71 ERA, 107 H and 139/55 K/BB in 146 IP for Single-A Peoria. He’s not an elite prospect, but he might have the talent to be a starting pitcher in the majors.

Gallagher gave up six runs in five innings during his two week stay with the Cubs. He is a top prospect in the organization and should be back later in the season.