This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
3B Alex Bregman
Injury: Left cheek injury
Expected return: TBD
Status: Awaiting test results after getting hit on the left cheek by a foul ball from teammate Michael Busch. (Last updated: Sept. 20) More >>
LHP Justin Steele
Injury: Left elbow flexor strain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late in 2026 season
Status: Was at his best in fourth rehab game for Triple-A Iowa, pitching two scoreless innings and striking out five on Sept. 18. Expected to meet with club on Sept. 22 to determine what's next. (Last updated: Sept. 19) More >>
LHP Riley Martin
Injury: Left flexor strain (elbow)
IL date: April 26 (retroactive to April 24, transferred to 60-day IL on May 17)
Expected return: Likely 2027
Status: Threw live BP at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16. Scheduled for game action with Triple-A Iowa before the end of the season. Has not pitched in a game since late April. (Last updated: Sept. 16)
RHP Gavin Hollowell
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: July 31 (15-day IL)
Expected return: September
Status: Threw live BP at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16. Expected to remain on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa. (Last updated: Sept. 16)
RHP Shelby Miller
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: March 1 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Appeared in 13 Minor League games after a comeback from right elbow surgery. Miller is healthy, but the Cubs decided to shut him down with the goal of having him ready for '27. (Last updated: Sept. 15)
RHP Hunter Harvey
Injury: Stress reaction near right triceps/shoulder
IL date: April 12 (retroactive to April 9, transferred to 60-day IL on May 17)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Tried to come back in-season, but struggled with recovery between appearances. Cubs have shut him down. (Last updated: Sept. 15) More >>
RHP Trent Thornton
Injury: Left ankle sprain
IL date: Sept. 12 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Placed on IL as precaution due to ankle soreness involving same foot that Thornton suffered torn Achilles last season. (Last updated: Sept. 12)
RHP Phil Maton
Injury: Right knee tendinitis
IL date: July 20 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 19)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Scheduled to have a right knee debridement. Was dealing with a partially torn patellar tendon. (Last updated: Sept. 11) More >>
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: Aug. 3) 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)
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. (Last updated: March 24) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Sept. 18
• SS Dansby Swanson: Activated from 10-day IL
• INF BJ Murray Jr.: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa
Sept. 12
• RHP Edward Cabrera: Activated from 15-day IL
• RHP Trent Thornton: Placed on 15-day IL (left ankle soreness)
Sept. 5
• RHP Javier Assad: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Tyler Ferguson: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa