This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Seiya Suzuki
Injury: Right knee
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited Japan’s WBC quarterfinal loss to Venezuela in the first inning due to “right knee discomfort” following a stolen-base attempt. Will be evaluated after rejoining Cubs in camp. (updated March 15)
1B Jonathon Long
Injury: Left elbow
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Sustained left elbow sprain in collision on defensive play at first base on Feb. 21. Returned to Cactus League game action as a designated hitter on March 14. (updated March 14)
LHP Justin Steele
Injury: Left elbow
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. Threw 19 pitches in a live BP session on March 13. (updated March 13)
LHP Jordan Wicks
Injury: Left forearm (radial nerve irritation)
Expected return: April
Status: Resumed playing catch on March 3 after pausing his throwing program for 10 days. Could return to a mound as soon as March 16, but expected to open the season on the IL. (updated March 13)
RHP Porter Hodge
Injury: Right flexor strain
Expected return: April
Status: Manager Craig Counsell noted on March 8 that Hodge will be shut down from throwing for a couple weeks before being re-evaluated. The righty is expected to open the season on the IL. (updated March 8)
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. (updated March 2) More >>
1B Tyler Austin
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 >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 12
• OF Justin Dean, LHP Luke Little, LHP Ryan Rolison: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
• C Arial Armas, OF Brett Bateman, C Casey Opitz, RHP Vince Velasquez: Returned to Minor League camp
March 8
• LHP Riley Martin, RHP Jack Neely, INF Ben Cowles, INF James Triantos: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
• INF Pedro Ramirez: Optioned to Double-A Knoxville
• RHP Grant Kipp, RHP Connor Noland, RHP Connor Schultz, RHP Jaxon Wiggins: Returned to Minor League camp
March 1
• INF Ben Cowles: Claimed off waivers from Blue Jays
• RHP Shelby Miller: Placed on 60-day injured list