# Cubs pitcher Gausman injures shoulder

> Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman injures shoulder in loss to Marlins.
- Title: Cubs pitcher Gausman injures shoulder · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman injures shoulder in loss to Marlins. Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman banged his left shoulder during a game against the Marlins…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/09/23/cubs-magic-number-playoffs-clinch-nl-wild-card-standings-kevin-gausman-shoulder-injury
- Published: 2026-09-24T03:54:22.929+00:00
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## Gausman injures shoulder
Kevin Gausman banged his left shoulder while making a diving play at third base in the sixth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins.

> I dislocated this shoulder in high school, a long time ago.
## Gausman's injury concerns
Gausman said his shoulder felt weak after standing up to check the other runner, but he hopes it's a couple days and not serious.

> It still feels pretty weak, but we'll see how it feels tomorrow and get some treatment.
## Cubs' magic number
The Cubs' magic number to clinch a playoff spot remains at one after losing to the Marlins.

> The Cubs will wait and see what shape the righty pitcher's shoulder is in after he made a tag play that forced him out of Wednesday's game.
## Cubs' playoff hopes
The Cubs must win their final four games to avoid missing the playoffs, with the Diamondbacks winning their last four games.

> But the Cubs have to get to the playoffs first, still not something that seems unlikely.
## Weather complicates schedule
Nasty weather in Boston jumbles up the Cubs' final series against the Red Sox this weekend.

> Those games, two of which will now be played in a Friday doubleheader, will be meaningful, with the NL wild-card standings bunched up.
## Cubs' offensive struggles
The Cubs went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position, following up Tuesday's 1-for-18 showing.

> Dansby Swanson's broken-bat two-run single only briefly got the Cubs out of trailing position.
## Gausman's quote on baseball gods
Gausman said the baseball gods are testing the team at a time when they don't want it to happen.

> It always seems like the baseball gods are going to test you, and it always seems to come at a time when you don't want it to.
## Cubs' resilience
Gausman said the team has been resilient since he joined, with a history of readiness to play.

> This group, since I've been here, has been resilient, and they were a lot before I was here.
## Cubs' playoff position
The Cubs are in the NL wild-card standings with home-field advantage in the opening round.

> Home-field advantage in the opening-round, best-of-three series up for grabs.
## Cubs' next game
The Cubs face the Red Sox in a Friday doubleheader with the NL wild-card standings bunched up.

> Those games, two of which will now be played in a Friday doubleheader, will be meaningful.
## Cubs' playoff chances
The Cubs must win their final four games to avoid missing the playoffs, with the Diamondbacks winning their last four games.

> But the Cubs have to get to the playoffs first, still not something that seems unlikely.
## Cubs' injury risk
Gausman's injury could impact his effectiveness or availability for the postseason, just days away.

> It's just a wait-and-see type thing.
## Key takeaway

Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman banged his left shoulder during a game against the Marlins, keeping their magic number to clinch a playoff spot at one.