This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Jordan Wicks
Injury: Left forearm
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Resumed playing catch on March 3 after pausing his throwing program for a week-plus due to left forearm inflammation. (updated March 3)
RHP Shelby Miller
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: March 1 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent surgery to repair a torn right UCL and flexor tendon last October. Signed a two-year deal with Chicago on Feb. 16 with an eye toward contributing in 2027. (updated March 2) More >>
LHP Justin Steele
Injury: Left elbow
Expected return: First half of 2026
Status: Threw a bullpen session Feb. 27 and was medically cleared Feb. 28 by Dr. Keith Meister, who performed Steele's elbow surgery (left ulnar collateral ligament revision repair) on April 18, 2025. (updated Feb. 28)
1B Tyler Austin
Injury: Right knee
Expected return: TBD
Status: Underwent a right patellar tendon debridement on Feb. 24. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Austin could miss "months" while recovering. (updated Feb. 25) More >>
1B Jonathon Long
Injury: Left elbow
Expected return: Sustained left elbow sprain in collision on defensive play at first base on Feb. 21. Has resumed light activity, but recovery has been slower than hoped, per manager Craig Counsell. (updated Feb. 25)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 1
• INF Ben Cowles: Claimed off waivers from Blue Jays
• RHP Shelby Miller: Placed on 60-day injured list
Feb. 15
• RHP Shelby Miller: Signed to two-year deal More >>
Feb. 13
• RHP Vince Velasquez: Signed to Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training
• RHP Kyle Wright: Signed to Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training