Cubs Closer Daniel Palencia Placed on Injured List Due to Oblique Strain
Cubs closer Palencia to IL with oblique strain
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Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. This comes as the team faces multiple injuries, including setup men Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey. Meanwhile, starter Matthew Boyd is set to return from injury soon.
- 01Daniel Palencia has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
- 02Palencia recorded one save in five games without allowing a run this season.
- 03The Cubs are also missing setup men Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey due to injuries.
- 04Cade Horton underwent Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined for 15 to 16 months.
- 05Starter Matthew Boyd is expected to return to the mound next Wednesday.
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The Chicago Cubs have announced that closer Daniel Palencia will be sidelined for 15 days due to a left oblique strain. The 26-year-old had a promising start to the season, contributing one save in five appearances without allowing a run. Palencia joins fellow relievers Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey, who are also on the injured list, intensifying the Cubs' injury woes. In a further setback, Cade Horton, who was a strong contender for Rookie of the Year last season, underwent his second Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out for 15 to 16 months. However, there is some positive news as starter Matthew Boyd has successfully completed a rehab assignment and is slated to pitch next Wednesday, providing much-needed relief to the bullpen. Manager Craig Counsell emphasized the importance of focusing on the present and making the best of the current situation.
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The injuries to key pitchers like Palencia and Horton could affect the Cubs' performance in upcoming games, putting additional pressure on the remaining bullpen.
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