SAN FRANCISCO — Jameson Taillon wants to experience October baseball.

The Chicago Cubs’ veteran has only pitched in only two postseason games in his career, both coming in 2022 as a New York Yankee. That big-picture vision on a player and team level, with a month left in the regular season, contributed to the Cubs’ decision to take the cautious route while Taillon works through a left groin strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list Wednesday before a 12-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.

The Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad , who will start Saturday in Denver at Coors Field in Taillon’s spot. Taillon initially felt discomfort in his groin during the fifth inning of Sunday’s start in Anaheim when he warmed up and notified Counsell and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy durin

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