Cubs Activate Closer Daniel Palencia From the 15-Day Injured List
Daniel Palencia is close to returning after a rehab outing, and the Cubs may ease him back as they manage a bullpen hit by injuries.
- On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs activated closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list after being sidelined by a left oblique strain. The right-hander returns to the bullpen following a rehab appearance.
- Palencia made a rehab appearance for Triple-A Iowa on Friday, reaching 102 mph while recording two outs. He had been sidelined since April 17 after pitching five scoreless innings this season.
- To accommodate Palencia on the roster, the team designated right-hander Yacksel Rios for assignment. Palencia is 1-0 this season with one save and no earned runs over five relief appearances.
- Manager Craig Counsell expressed optimism, stating Palencia will resume his role getting outs. The bullpen continues to solidify as key pitchers return despite ongoing injury concerns.
- The Cubs have gone 14-3 in their last 17 games, reinforcing their position atop the NL Central. Second baseman Nico Hoerner returned to the lineup Sunday, further bolstering the division leaders.
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Daniel Palencia returns to Cubs’ roster ahead of series finale vs. Diamondbacks
The Chicago Cubs will get a key member of their roster back Sunday, as closer Daniel Palencia was activated from the injured list. Palencia has been out of action since April 12 with a left oblique strain, and made a rehab appearance for the Iowa Cubs on Friday. In five relief appearances for the Cubs this season, Palencia is 1-0 with a perfect ERA, with one save to his credit on the year. In a corresponding roster move, reliever Yacksiel Rios w…
Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsCubs closer Daniel Palencia nearing return, but might not return as closer immediately
Closer Daniel Palencia is nearing a return, but the Cubs might not rush him back into his high-leverage role.Palencia, who went on the injured list with a strained left oblique April 14, pitched two-thirds of an inning Friday night and allowed a hit and struck out a batter for Triple-A Iowa against St. Paul in Minnesota.He threw 19 pitches, 14 for strikes.It might be a one-appearance tune-up for Palencia, who last took the mound for the Cubs on …
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southamericanews.netCubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from IL
Prior to their Sunday afternoon home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs activated closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list.Palencia was placed on the IL April 17 due to a left oblique strain. The hard-throwing right-hander tuned up for his return by throwing 19 pitches for Triple-A Iowa on Friday. He hit triple digits with nine pitches, including a best of 102 mph.The 26-year-old posted a 1-0 record and one save o…
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