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Cubs Activate Roberts, Harvey Out Weeks, Thielbar Returns

5/9/2026

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Cubs activated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the injured list May 9, 2026, and optioned right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa.
Manager Craig Counsell said right-hander Hunter Harvey will miss weeks and rehab in Arizona after an MRI revealed a stress reaction in his triceps and shoulder, despite a $6 million contract.
Left-hander Caleb Thielbar, out since April 24 with a strain, threw a bullpen Friday and will work Sunday, boosting depth.

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Cubs activated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the injured list May 9, 2026, and optioned right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa.
Manager Craig Counsell said right-hander Hunter Harvey will miss weeks and rehab in Arizona after an MRI revealed a stress reaction in his triceps and shoulder, despite a $6 million contract.
Left-hander Caleb Thielbar, out since April 24 with a strain, threw a bullpen Friday and will work Sunday, boosting depth.