This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Matthew Boyd
Injury: Left shoulder bruise
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Left shoulder bruised and stiffened after catching 104.5 mph line drive in fifth inning of June 20 start. Will be assessed in coming days. (updated June 20) More >>
C Miguel Amaya
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: May 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Had resumed both throwing and light hitting as of June 20, per manager Craig Counsell. (updated June 20)
LHP Shota Imanaga
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: May 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late June
Status: Scheduled to make next Minor League rehab start for Triple-A Iowa on June 20. (updated June 18) 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 experienced a setback with same elbow in his June 17 rehab outing with Iowa. Will be re-evaluated. (updated June 18)
RHP Porter Hodge
Injury: Left hip impingement
IL date: May 20 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 18)
Expected return: June
Status: Worked 1 IP (17 pitches) with a strikeout and walk in latest Minor League rehab outing with Iowa on June 17. Will have at least one more before possible return to Cubs. (updated June 18) More >>
RHP Javier Assad
Injury: Mild left oblique strain
IL date: March 18 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 30)
Expected return: July
Status: Sustained Grade 2 strain in April 22 rehab start at Triple-A Iowa. Had built up to bullpen sessions as of June 13. (updated June 15) More >>
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
June 21
• RHP Nate Pearson: Recalled from Triple-A Iowa
• LHP Génesis Cabrera: Designated for assignment