Cubs' rotation took another hit during this weekend's huge sweep of the Angels

Considering that Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon appeared to be cruising against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, more than a few fans were confused by manager Craig Counsell's decision to remove him after just five innings and 62 pitches. The decision was even more confounding, considering it wasn't as though the team had the kind of insurmountable lead it did on Saturday. With just a 4-1 advantage, Taillon could have been of more use.

As it turned out, the decision was primarily out of Counsell's hands. That's because after the game, a 4-3 win that allowed the red-hot Cubs to sweep the three-game set against the Angels, the manager said Taillon was once again hampered by injury.

The Chicago Cubs hold their breath after another Jameson Taillon injury

Taillon's outing was still good enough to earn him his second win since returning from the IL, a stint that dates back to the end of June. However, there is at least a possibility that he'll need to go back to the injured list, as Counsell said the right-hander was removed due to left groin tightness.

While Counsell said lifting Taillon was more precautionary than anything else, it's not great news. On the other hand, at least it's not the same injury that saw him miss almost two whole months. His original injury was a right calf strain.

The question now becomes whether he might have hurt himself trying to compensate for the previous injury or whether this is totally new and totally unrelated. The question after that is, just how long will Jameson Taillon need to rest from this latest bump in the road?

The Chicago Cubs rotation has been beset by injuries all season long, with Taillon and Javier Assad (who had missed the entire season) returning to the active roster this season. The good news there, too, is that Assad is available to be recalled and put back in the rotation. However, losing Taillon, especially with how he's pitched since his return, would be another blow. Cubs fans should cross their fingers that Counsell is right and the newest blow isn't a big one.