Jeimer Candelario

For the second consecutive day, the Chicago Cubs have had to place one of their key players on the injured list, with infielder Jeimer Candelario out with a back issue.

For the second consecutive day, the Chicago Cubs have had to place one of their key players on the injured list, with infielder Jeimer Candelario out with a back issue.

The Cubs placed Candelario on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a lower-back strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Candelario (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Candelario left Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks due to back tightness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.