Latest Cubs injuries and transactions

February 25th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

1B
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 >>

LHP
Injury: Left forearm
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Paused throwing program due to left forearm inflammation as of Feb. 25. An MRI showed no structural damage. Cubs hope he can resume throwing soon. (updated Feb. 25)

1B
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)

LHP
Injury: Left elbow
Expected return: First half of 2026
Status: Underwent elbow surgery (left ulnar collateral ligament revision repair) on April 18. Resumed a throwing program in October and has advanced to throwing off a mound in Arizona. (updated Feb. 11)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Feb. 15
• RHP : Signed to two-year deal More >>

Feb. 13
• RHP : Signed to Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training
• RHP : Signed to Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training

Feb. 9
• RHP , RHP , RHP , RHP , RHP Connor Schultz, RHP , RHP , RHP , INF , INF , INF , INF , OF , OF , OF , C Ariel Armas, C and C : Extended non-roster invitations to Spring Training