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
RHP Javier Assad
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 >
2B Nico Hoerner
Injury: Right flexor tendon
Expected return: Early 2025
Status: Underwent surgery on Oct. 11. Currently in Arizona training and doing light baseball activities. Rehab could linger early into the season (updated Feb. 9)
SS Dansby Swanson
Injury: Core muscle
Expected return: Opening Day
Status: Underwent surgery in October, but the Cubs are optimistic he will be ready for the season (updated Feb. 9)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
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
Jan. 31
• INF Luis Vazquez traded to the Orioles for cash considerations