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Cubs Shift Pitching Staff, Cabrera to IL, Velasquez Returns

6/24/2026

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Cubs Place Cabrera

Chicago Cubs placed Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list on June 24, 2026 after a hamstring/adductor strain versus the New York Mets, slated for imaging.
The Cubs recalled Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa to replace Cabrera, added Tyler Ferguson as the 27th man for June 24 doubleheader, and brought Matthew Boyd back to the rotation Thursday for boost.
The moves come amid pitching concerns, including Justin Steele’s status and Jameson Taillon’s IL placement.

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Cabrera Recovering

Edward Cabrera said he felt better after standing on crutches, called the injury sensation, and will await a Wednesday MRI.
Manager Craig Counsell said four starters are on the injured list, leaving Shota Imanaga, Colin Rea, Ben Brown and Javier Assad healthy, and expressed confidence the team can navigate the All-Star break.
He added that Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, Cade Horton and Justin Steele are also injured, limiting depth.

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Cubs Place Cabrera

Chicago Cubs placed Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list on June 24, 2026 after a hamstring/adductor strain versus the New York Mets, slated for imaging.
The Cubs recalled Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa to replace Cabrera, added Tyler Ferguson as the 27th man for June 24 doubleheader, and brought Matthew Boyd back to the rotation Thursday for boost.
The moves come amid pitching concerns, including Justin Steele’s status and Jameson Taillon’s IL placement.

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