Daniel Palencia

The Chicago Cubs placed utility man Matt Shaw on the injured list with a sprained hand and reliever Ethan Roberts with forearm inflammation, marking their sixth injury-related IL placement in six days. Shaw was on a strong offensive streak, while Roberts' absence exacerbates the team's bullpen struggles.

Cubs pitcher Phil Maton was placed on the injured list with right knee tendinitis, marking his second knee-related IL stint this season. The team faces ongoing pitching injuries, with Maton joining closer Daniel Palencia on the shelf, while right fielder Seiya Suzuki continues to manage discomfort in his right knee.

Cubs' Pedro Ramirez and teammate Daniel Palencia express worry for family and fellow Venezuelans after earthquakes struck the country, causing over 150 deaths and widespread displacement. The Cubs' Venezuelan players, including Ramirez, wore 'VZ' caps to show solidarity with their affected countrymen.

The Cubs' bullpen struggled after a poor performance against the Blue Jays, with manager Craig Counsell emphasizing that relievers must quickly recover. Key pitchers like Trent Thornton, Caleb Thielbar, and Jacob Webb were criticized for allowing eight runs in the game. Closer Daniel Palencia is sidelined, adding pressure on the bullpen.

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation, marking his second IL stint this season. The team is already without three members of their Opening Day rotation, compounding pitching injury challenges.

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia saved three games for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, including wins against Italy, Japan, and the USA. Despite expectations for a strong 2024 season with the Cubs, he has only recorded three saves so far due to injury and the team's recent losing streak.