This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
SS Dansby Swanson
Injury: Left glute
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Feeling improved, but out of lineup April 29 as precaution. Made sense with off-day on April 30, per manager Craig Counsell. Exited April 28 game at Padres with cramping after sliding on a stolen base in the second inning. (Last updated: April 29) More >>
RHP Daniel Palencia
Injury: Left lat strain
IL date: April 17 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 14)
Expected return: During May 1-3 series vs. D-backs
Status: Felt good April 29, following two recent mound workouts (April 25 and April 28). Cubs discussing next step. Activation during May 1-3 series vs. D-backs a possibility. (Last updated: April 29)
LHP Justin Steele
Injury: Left elbow
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Felt discomfort in recent bullpen session. Checkup with Dr. Keith Meister (who did Steele's UCL revision repair on April 18, 2025) showed a flexor strain. Shut down from throwing until asymptomatic, and will be rechecked in a month. (Last updated: April 28) More >>
RHP Ethan Roberts
Injury: Right middle finger laceration
IL date: April 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 13)
Expected return: Late April/early May
Status: Injured hand while working out April 13. Had rehab outings for Triple-A Iowa on April 25 and April 28. Next step to be determined. (Last updated: April 28)
LHP Jordan Wicks
Injury: Left forearm (radial nerve irritation)
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: April/May
Status: Threw 57 pitches in two innings (six runs allowed) in third rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on April 28. (Last updated: April 28)
LHP Riley Martin
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: April 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 24)
Expected return: June/July
Status: Felt some discomfort in April 23 outing and did not recover well. Further testing showed a flexor strain; timetable estimated to be around eight weeks. (Last updated: April 26) More >>
RHP Jaxon Wiggins (Cubs' No. 1 prospect, No. 50 overall)
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: April 15 (7-day Minor League IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Last pitched on April 4 for Iowa. Moved to Minor League IL out of caution. Has resumed playing catch, per president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. (Last updated: April 25) More >>
LHP Caleb Thielbar
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: April 24 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Early to mid-May
Status: Removed in ninth inning of series finale against Phillies on April 23. Cubs hoping the lefty will be able to return close to eligibility date. (Last updated: April 24) More >>
RHP Hunter Harvey
Injury: Right triceps inflammation
IL date: April 12 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 9)
Expected return: May
Status: Has resumed a throwing program, but still has several steps in his build back to pitching. (Last updated: April 24)
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
April 29
• INF Scott Kingery: Accepted outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa
April 28
• LHP Doug Nikhazy: Claimed off waivers from White Sox and optioned to Triple-A Iowa
• INF Ben Cowles: Designated for assignment
April 27
• RHP Phil Maton: Activated from the 15-day IL More >>
• LHP Charlie Barnes: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
April 26
• LHP Riley Martin: Placed on 15-day IL (retroactive to April 24) with left elbow inflammation
• RHP Vince Velasquez: Designated for assignment
• RHP Yacksel Ríos: Selected from Triple-A Iowa
• LHP Charlie Barnes: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa
April 24
• LHP Caleb Thielbar: Placed on 15-day IL
• INF Nicky Lopez: Contract selected from Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Vince Velasquez: Contract selected from Triple-A Iowa
• INF Scott Kingery: Designated for assignment
• RHP Porter Hodge: Transferred to 60-day IL
April 22
• LHP Matthew Boyd: Activated from 15-day IL
• LHP Luke Little: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa