Cubs injuries and roster moves

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP Ben Brown
Injury: Stress reaction (neck)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Following a comeback attempt, Brown was shut down for the final month of the season to allow more time for his neck injury to heal. (Last updated: Oct. 1) More >>

RHP Phil Maton
Injury: Right knee tendinitis
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had right knee surgery in September to address an issue that plagued his ‘26 season. Signed a two-year deal with Cubs last offseason. (Last updated: Oct. 1)

RHP Cade Horton
Injury: Damaged UCL in right elbow
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent right UCL revision repair with an internal brace on April 16. Timetable for return was estimated around 15-16 months. (Last updated: Oct. 1) More >>

RHP Porter Hodge
Injury: Right flexor strain
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent reconstruction of ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace April 20 via Dr. Keith Meister. Initial timetable for return was 12-14 months. (Last updated: Oct. 1)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Oct. 30
• LHP Matthew Boyd: Mutual option declined, became a free agent More >>
• C Carson Kelly: Mutual option declined, became a free agent

Oct. 29
• RHP Aaron Civale: Became a free agent
• OF Michael Conforto: Became a free agent
• RHP Kevin Gausman: Became a free agent
• OF Ian Happ: Became a free agent
• LHP Shota Imanaga: Became a free agent
• LHP David Peterson: Became a free agent
• OF Seiya Suzuki: Became a free agent
• OF Tyrone Taylor: Became a free agent
• RHP Trent Thornton: Became a free agent

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