Latest Cubs injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates. As a reminder, players can remain on the 60-day IL through the World Series, after which teams must account for those players on their 40-man roster.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Ben Brown
Injury: Stress reaction (neck)
IL date: June 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 3)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Following a comeback attempt, Brown was shut down for the final month of the season to allow more time for his neck injury to heal. (Last updated: Oct. 1) More >>
RHP Phil Maton
Injury: Right knee tendinitis
IL date: July 20 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 19)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had right knee surgery in September to address an issue that plagued his ‘26 season. Signed a two-year deal with Cubs last offseason. (Last updated: Oct. 1)
RHP Cade Horton
Injury: Damaged UCL in right elbow
IL date: April 5 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 18)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent right UCL revision repair with an internal brace on April 16. Timetable for return was estimated around 15-16 months. (Last updated: Oct. 1) More >>
RHP Porter Hodge
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent reconstruction of ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace April 20 via Dr. Keith Meister. Initial timetable for return was 12-14 months. (Last updated: Oct. 1)