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Cubs Put Palencia on 15-Day IL, Turn to Committee Closer

6/21/2026

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Daniel Palencia (26) was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 16 after an MRI showed a mild flexor strain, posting a 2.70 ERA in 19 appearances.
Manager Craig Counsell said Palencia will be shut down from throwing through the road trip, can begin ramping up on June 29, and will return in July.
With Palencia unavailable, the Cubs are using a closer-by-committee for the remainder of the seven-game road trip.

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Daniel Palencia (26) was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 16 after an MRI showed a mild flexor strain, posting a 2.70 ERA in 19 appearances.
Manager Craig Counsell said Palencia will be shut down from throwing through the road trip, can begin ramping up on June 29, and will return in July.
With Palencia unavailable, the Cubs are using a closer-by-committee for the remainder of the seven-game road trip.