Latest Cubs injuries and transactions

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This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

INF
Injury: Left oblique soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Manager Craig Counsell said Shaw will take things slow in early workouts after feeling soreness in his left oblique on a swing earlier in the week. (updated Feb. 14)

2B
Injury: Right flexor tendon
Expected return: Early 2025
Status: Underwent surgery on Oct. 11. Has resumed light hitting in the cage and is in early phases of a throwing program. (updated Feb. 14) More >

SS
Injury: Core muscle
Expected return: Opening Day
Status: Underwent surgery in October. Manager Craig Counsell said Swanson will slow play things in early workouts, but he's not expected to miss time. (updated Feb. 14) More >

RHP
Injury: Mild left oblique strain
Expected return: Early 2025
Status: Assad will be shut down from throwing until symptoms subside. Manager Craig Counsell said he did not expect the injury to be a long-term issue (updated Feb. 11) More >

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Feb. 7
• INF signed to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invite to Spring Training

Feb. 4
• RHP acquired from the Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations More >
• LHP designated for assignment

Jan. 31
• INF traded to the Orioles for cash considerations

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