The Cubs have lost Kyuji Fujikawa for the season after an MRI revealed that he will require Tommy John surgery.

"It's the first big injury of my career," Fujikawa said. "I'm trying to look forward and trying to come back strong."

Fujikawa compiled a 12.46 ERA in five games in April before going on the DL April 13-May 10 because of a strained right forearm. When he returned, he looked much sharper and had given up one earned run over 7 2/3 innings in seven games for a 1.17 ERA.