MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs have scratched right-hander Rich Harden from his scheduled start Friday against the San Diego Padres.
The Cubs say Harden has a stomach illness. They called up right-hander Mitch Atkins from their minor league camp to start in place of Harden.
The 27-year-old Harden has been brought along slowly this spring because of his history of shoulder problems. He has no record and a 5.79 ERA in two spring starts.
Harden is scheduled to start the fourth game of the regular season for the Cubs.
Manager Lou Piniella says missing Friday’s game should not set Harden back significantly and that he should be able to start a game early next week.
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