This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Riley Martin
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: April 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 24)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt some discomfort in April 23 outing and did not recover well, per manager Craig Counsell. Will fly back to Chicago for further testing. (Last updated: April 26) More >>
RHP Phil Maton
Injury: Right knee tendinitis
IL date: April 10 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 8)
Expected return: During April 27-29 series at San Diego
Status: Logged 25 pitches in one scoreless inning in a rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on April 24. Rejoined Cubs in L.A. on April 25 and on target for activation soon. (Last updated: April 26)
RHP Daniel Palencia
Injury: Left lat strain
IL date: April 17 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 14)
Expected return: May
Status: Had a light "touch and feel" bullpen session on April 25. Next step will be a higher-intensity mound workout on April 28 in San Diego. (Last updated: April 26)
RHP Ethan Roberts
Injury: Right middle finger laceration
IL date: April 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 13)
Expected return: Late April/early May
Status: Injured hand while working out April 13. Had rehab outing for Triple-A Iowa on April 25 (23 pitches in one inning). Will have at least one more rehab game. (Last updated: April 26)
RHP Jaxon Wiggins (Cubs' No. 1 prospect, No. 50 overall)
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: April 15 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Last pitched on April 4 for Iowa. Moved to Minor League IL out of caution. Has resumed playing catch, per president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. (Last updated: April 25) More >>
LHP Caleb Thielbar
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: April 24 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Early to mid-May
Status: Removed in ninth inning of series finale against Phillies on April 23. Cubs hoping the lefty will be able to return close to eligibility date. (Last updated: April 24) More >>
RHP Hunter Harvey
Injury: Right triceps inflammation
IL date: April 12 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 9)
Expected return: May
Status: Has resumed a throwing program, but still has several steps in his build back to pitching. (Last updated: April 24)
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 is 12-14 months. (Last updated: April 24)
LHP Jordan Wicks
Injury: Left forearm (radial nerve irritation)
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: April/May
Status: Threw 43 pitches in 2 2/3 scoreless innings in second rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on April 23. Had two strikeouts, one walk and five hits allowed. (Last updated: April 24)
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 a right UCL revision repair with an internal brace on April 16. Timetable for return is estimated around 15-16 months. (Last updated: April 18) More >>
LHP Justin Steele
Injury: Left elbow
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: First half of 2026
Status: Medically cleared Feb. 28 by Dr. Keith Meister, who performed Steele's elbow surgery (left ulnar collateral ligament revision repair) on April 18, 2025. Has advanced to facing hitters in live BP sessions. (Last updated: March 25)
1B Tyler Austin
Injury: Right knee
IL date: March 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Underwent a right patellar tendon debridement on Feb. 24. Could miss months while recovering. (Last updated: March 24) More >>
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. (Last updated: March 2) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 26
• LHP Riley Martin: Placed on 15-day IL (retroactive to April 24) with left elbow inflammation
• RHP Vince Velasquez: Designated for assignment
• RHP Yacksel Ríos: Selected from Triple-A Iowa
• LHP Charlie Barnes: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa
April 24
• LHP Caleb Thielbar: Placed on 15-day IL
• INF Nicky Lopez: Contract selected from Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Vince Velasquez: Contract selected from Triple-A Iowa
• INF Scott Kingery: Designated for assignment
• RHP Porter Hodge: Transferred to 60-day IL
April 22
• LHP Matthew Boyd: Activated from 15-day IL
• LHP Luke Little: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
April 18
• RHP Corbin Martin: Contract selected from Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Cade Horton: Transferred to 60-day injured list
April 17
• RHP Daniel Palencia: Placed on 15-day IL (retroactive to April 14) with left lat strain