This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Edward Cabrera
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: June 24 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Cabrera was injured June 23 stretching to receive a throw at first base. Timeline for his return TBD. (Last updated: June 24) More >>
LHP Justin Steele
Injury: Left elbow flexor strain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Steele was slated to throw on June 22 for the first time since his setback in April. He will progress through his throwing program before determining his next steps, but he likely won’t be ready to start games by the end of the season. (Last updated: June 23) More >>
RHP Jaxon Wiggins (Cubs' No. 3 prospect, No. 84 overall)
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: April 15 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Logged 2 2/3 innings (49 pitches) for High-A South Bend on June 21. Struck out three, walked two and allowed one run in his second outing since returning to game action. (Last updated: June 21) More >>
RHP Daniel Palencia
Injury: Mild right flexor strain (elbow)
IL date: June 16 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: MRI showed a mild flexor strain. Will be shut down through the upcoming road trip (June 22-28) with goal of beginning a throwing program after that. Put on IL after not recovering well from June 15 outing. (Last updated: June 20) More >>
RHP Jameson Taillon
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: June 9 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 8)
Expected return: Second half
Status: Exited June 7 start early and imaging showed a "moderate" strain, per manager Craig Counsell. Taillon has continued plyo ball work and will head on next road trip with Cubs with goal of building up his throwing. (Last updated: June 17) More >>
LHP Riley Martin
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: April 26 (retroactive to April 24, transferred to 60-day IL on May 17)
Expected return: July
Status: Has resumed playing catch after feeling some discomfort in April 23 outing. Further testing showed a flexor strain; timetable estimated to be around eight weeks. (Last updated: June 10) More >>
RHP Hunter Harvey
Injury: Right triceps inflammation
IL date: April 12 (retroactive to April 9, transferred to 60-day IL on May 17)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had setback (stress reaction near triceps/shoulder) after May 7 bullpen session, per Counsell. Shut down for a month and moved rehab to Arizona. (Last updated: May 17) 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 is 12-14 months. (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 >>
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
June 25
• LHP David Peterson: Acquired from Mets in exchange for prospect Cole Mathis More >>
• LHP Matthew Boyd: Activated from 15-day IL
June 24
• RHP Ben Brown: Placed on 15-day injured list (left neck strain) More >>
• RHP Edward Cabrera: Placed on 15-day injured list (left hamstring/adductor strains) More >>
• RHP Vince Velasquez: Contract selected from Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Gavin Hollowell: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Tyler Ferguson: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Eduarniel Núñez: Designated for assignment
• RHP Christian Roa: Designated for assignment
• RHP Bryse Wilson: Claimed off waivers from Phillies
June 23
• RHP Jayden Murray: Added to 26-man roster
• RHP Gavin Hollowell: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
June 21
• RHP Jayden Murray: Acquired from Astros in exchange for Minor League INF Cameron Sisneros
• LHP Luis Peralta: Designated for assignment
June 19
• C Moisés Ballesteros: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
• OF Justin Dean: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa