This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
INF Vidal Bruján
Injury: Right elbow contusion
Expected return: TBD
Status: Bruján is being evaluated after running into the Sloan Park wall on a catch attempt on March 22. The utility man has felt soreness while hitting more than throwing. (updated March 25)
RHP Javier Assad
Injury: Mild left oblique strain
IL date: March 18 (15-day IL)
Expected return: After Opening Day
Status: Assad was placed on the 15-day injured list on March 18 before the Tokyo Series. The righty threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on March 22 and is due to face hitters in live BP next. (updated March 23)
RHP Tyson Miller
Injury: Left hip impingement
Expected return: April
Status: Cubs manager Craig Counsell noted that Miller will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to the hip setback, which has led to some mechanical issues this spring. (updated March 22)
2B Nico Hoerner
Injury: Right flexor tendon
Expected return: March 27 at D-backs
Status: Hoerner (surgery on Oct. 11) made his Cactus League debut on March 21. The second baseman is expected be ready for the domestic opener. (updated March 21)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 20
• LHP Jordan Wicks optioned to Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Eli Morgan optioned to Triple-A Iowa
March 18
• RHP Daniel Palencia optioned to Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Javier Assad (left oblique) placed on 15-day injured list
• INF Matt Shaw selected from Triple-A Iowa
• RHP Keegan Thompson designated for assignment
March 12
• OF Kevin Alcántara optioned to Triple-A Iowa
• OF Travis Jankowski released
