This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
C Miguel Amaya
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: May 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: late July
Status: Will likely begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break, initially in Arizona. Manager Craig Counsell said Amaya will need a week’s worth of games before coming off the IL. (updated July 12)
RHP Jameson Taillon
Injury: Right calf strain
IL date: July 4 (retroactive to July 1)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Doing some activity, including playing catch, which manager Craig Counsell called a “good sign.” Has not started running. The team is aiming to put together a plan for him after the All-Star break. (updated July 12) More >>
RHP Porter Hodge
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: July 9 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late July/early August
Status: Slated to throw on July 12 and is “feeling good,” per manager Craig Counsell. (updated July 12)
RHP Javier Assad
Injury: Mild left oblique strain
IL date: March 18 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 30)
Expected return: Likely August
Status: Sustained Grade 2 strain in April 22 rehab start with Triple-A Iowa. Remained in the bullpen sessions phase of throwing program as of July 8. Live BP scheduled for July 15. (updated July 10) More >>
RHP Eli Morgan
Injury: Right elbow
IL date: April 15 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 10)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Morgan got positive feedback after seeking a second opinion on his right elbow (setback in June 17 outing). He will resume throwing. (updated July 2)
LHP Justin Steele
Injury: Left elbow
IL date: April 9 (retroactive to April 8, transferred to 60-day IL on April 23)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery (left ulnar collateral ligament revision repair) on April 18. Manager Craig Counsell noted that the initial timeline for a return is about one year. (updated April 19) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 12
• RHP Brooks Kriske: Selected from Triple-A Iowa
• LHP Jordan Wicks: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
July 9
• RHP Porter Hodge: Placed on 15-day injured list (right shoulder impingement)
• RHP Ethan Roberts: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa
July 4
• RHP Jameson Taillon: Placed on 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 1)
• LHP Jordan Wicks: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa
June 26
• RHP Michael Fulmer: Designated for assignment
• LHP Shota Imanaga: Activated from 15-day injured list