Daniel Palencia
MLB Injury Report

Daniel Palencia Injury Status

Chicago Cubs • RP
Latest Injury Status
60-day IL
IL60

The Cubs have deemed Palencia fit to rejoin the big club after he capped his five-appearance minor-league rehab assignment on a high note Sunday, when he gave up one hit and struck out three of the four batters he faced for Triple-A Iowa. Palencia had been serving as the Cubs' primary closer prior to landing on the shelf June 16 due to a right elbow flexor strain, but it's unclear if he'll immediately reclaim those duties upon his return. Jacob Webb has been lights out at the back of the Chicago bullpen, converting seven consecutive save chances while permitting no runs over his last 23 appearances.

Injury Details

Body Part
Elbow
Location
Side
Right
Expected Return
Aug 21, 2026

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Daniel Palencia Injury History

August 21, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Strain
Palencia (elbow) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday's game in Seattle, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
August 19, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Strain
The Cubs are expected to activate Palencia (elbow) from the 60-day injured list in the coming days, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
August 18, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Strain
The Cubs transferred Palencia (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
August 17, 2026
15-day IL • Elbow
Strain
Palencia (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

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