Cubs consider bullpen options as roster expansion approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
As Chicago Cubs prepare for roster expansion on September 1, the focus is on potential bullpen reinforcements. Left-hander Hoby Milner is set to return from a rehab assignment, raising questions about who will be designated or sent down. Options for call-up include Shelby Miller, who has shown promising results in rehab, and Ethan Roberts, who has performed well in Triple-A. The team signed catcher Austin Wynns, providing flexibility in deciding on potential call-ups.
- •Cubs aim to reinforce bullpen before September 1 roster expansion.
- •Hoby Milner's return from rehab prompts potential roster moves.
- •Shelby Miller and Ethan Roberts considered for call-up.
- •Cubs signed catcher Austin Wynns for additional depth.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs BCB After Dark: Who should be the bullpen reinforcement?
"The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which pitcher should join the team when rosters expand.
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