Latest Cubs injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
INF Matt Shaw
Injury: Left oblique soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Shaw has resumed hitting in the cage and is building toward facing higher velocity. He has also resumed normal fielding and throwing drills on the field. (updated Feb. 25)
RHP Javier Assad
Injury: Mild left oblique strain
Expected return: Early 2025
Status: Assad is progressing in his throwing program and could be set for a bullpen session in the coming days. Manager Craig Counsell has said he does not expect the injury to be a long-term issue. (updated Feb. 23)
OF Owen Caissie
Injury: Left groin strain
Expected return: March/April
Status: Caissie is in a shut-down period (he estimated 10 days) after sustaining a groin strain. The Cubs are being cautious due to his ongoing comeback from core muscle surgery in October. (updated Feb. 22)
2B Nico Hoerner
Injury: Right flexor tendon
Expected return: Early 2025
Status: He underwent surgery on Oct. 11. He's continued hitting in the cage and is working through a throwing program. (updated Feb. 20)
OF Brett Bateman
Injury: Right hamate surgery
Expected return: TBD
Status: Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Bateman (a non-roster invitee) is going to undergo hamate surgery on his right hand in Chicago. (updated Feb. 20)
RHP Brandon Birdsell
Injury: Right lat strain
Expected return: April
Status: Birdsell (Cubs prospect and non-roster invitee) is expected to be shut down for three to four weeks after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain of his right lat, per manager Craig Counsell. (Feb. 15)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 24
? OF Alexander Canario traded to the Mets for cash considerations
Feb. 23
? OF Travis Jankowski signed to a Minor League contract with an invitation to MLB Spring Training
Feb. 22
? OF Greg Allen signed to a Minor League contract with an invitation to MLB Spring Training
Feb. 20
? INF Justin Turner signed to a one-year contract More >>
? OF Alexander Canario designated for assignment
Feb. 18
? RHP Chris Flexen signed to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invite to Spring Training
Feb. 7
? INF Nicky Lopez signed to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invite to Spring Training
Feb. 4
? RHP Ryan Brasier acquired from the Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations More >
? LHP Rob Zastryzny designated for assignment