This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Justin Steele
Injury: Left elbow
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery (left ulnar collateral ligament revision repair) on April 18. Steele resumed a throwing program in October with an eye toward an early-season return in '26. (updated Nov. 3)
OF Kevin Alcántara
Injury: Sports hernia
Expected return: 2026
Status: The Cubs announced that Alcántara underwent “successful surgery” to repair a sports hernia on Oct. 16. (updated Oct. 16)
RHP Cade Horton
Injury: Right rib fracture
Expected return: 2026
Status: Horton was in position to possibly make a return for the NLCS had the Cubs advanced. He simulated two innings in a heavier bullpen session with no issues on Oct. 10. (updated Oct. 12)
C Miguel Amaya
Injury: Left ankle sprain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Rejoined Cubs during playoff run, but remained on IL due to long layoff. Expected to have a normal offseason. (updated Oct. 12) More >>
OF Owen Caissie
Injury: Concussion
Expected return: 2026
Status: Was symptom-free and doing baseball activities by the time the Cubs' playoff run ended. Should have a normal offseason. (updated Oct. 12) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Dec. 4
• RHP Nico Zeglin: Traded to the Astros for international bonus pool space
Dec. 2
• INF Scott Kingery: Signed to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training
Nov. 25
• RHP Phil Maton: Signed to a two-year contract with a club option for 2028.
Nov. 18
• LHP Shota Imanaga: Accepted one-year qualifying offer More >>
• LHP Riley Martin: Selected from Triple-A Iowa More >>
• INF James Triantos: Selected from Triple-A Iowa More >>
• INF Pedro Ramirez: Selected from Double-A Knoxville More >>
Nov. 6
• LHP Shota Imanaga: Cubs extended qualifying offer More >>
• OF Kyle Tucker: Cubs extended qualifying offer More >>
• RHP Colin Rea: Signed to one-year deal with club option for 2027 More >>
• INF Justin Turner: Became free agent More >>
Nov. 4
• RHP Andrew Kittredge: Traded to the Orioles for cash considerations More >>