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Cubs Shuffle Roster: Thielbar IL, Velasquez Up, Lopez In
4/25/2026
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Story summary
- The Chicago Cubs placed reliever Caleb Thielbar on the 15-day injured list for a hamstring strain.
- The Cubs promoted Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa to the active roster.
- Infielder Nicky Lopez was acquired from the Colorado Rockies and added to the 40-man roster.
- Scott Kingery was designated for assignment after two errors at third base.
