Cubs' Brandon Morrow: Shut down for season

President of baseball operations Theo Epstein announced Tuesday that Morrow (arm) will not pitch again this season, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Morrow has been on the 10-disabled list since mid-July as he's battled a bone bruise in his right arm, with the issue worsening again recently as he ramped up his throwing for a potential return, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports. The veteran right-hander received an additional opinion Tuesday on his arm before coming to a decision, but he should be ready come spring training. Pedro Strop (hamstring) is also currently injured, leaving Steve Cishek, Justin Wilson, Brandon Kintzler, and Jesse Chavez to share potential save opportunities during the stretch run for the Cubs.