Chicago Cubs move Daniel Palencia to 60-day IL amid flurry of roster moves

One would be hard-pressed to find a team that has dealt with more significant injuries to key players than the Chicago Cubs. Of course, injuries are part of the game. Every year, each MLB team sees an important player miss time for some kind of ailment, whether it be serious or otherwise.

Unfortunately, the Cubs have had to deal with an unusually high number of injuries to their starting rotation and bullpen. Some of their starters have been lost for the season. Others have had to do multiple stints on the injured list.

What is more, closer Daniel Palencia has been struggling to stay healthy as well.

The Chicago Cubs transfer Daniel Palencia to the 60-day IL

Back in mid-April, Palencia suffered an oblique strain that forced him to miss three weeks of the early season. When he came back, he was as effective as ever, but the injury bug did not leave him alone. On June 16, Palencia was placed on the injured list with a right flexor strain. He has been sidelined ever since.

On Monday, with more injuries reported by the club, Chicago made the decision to transfer their closer from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list:

Another #Cubs transaction: Daniel Palencia is transferred to the 60-day IL to make room for Owen Miller.

— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) August 17, 2026

As seen in the post above, this decision allowed them to make a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Owen Miller. It does not mean that Palencia’s injury has gotten worse or that he will be out any longer. Rather, it was a move made simply to create a roster spot for someone else. What is more, it is likely that Miller will be designated for assignment before too long. The Cubs just need bodies right now as they prepare to take on the Chicago White Sox.

In 19 appearances this season, Palencia is 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA and three saves.

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