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Cubs place Daniel Palencia on 60-day injured list before White Sox series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:17 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Cubs place Daniel Palencia on 60-day injured list before White Sox series

Summary

The Chicago Cubs have transferred closer Daniel Palencia to the 60-day injured list ahead of their series against the Chicago White Sox. This move is procedural, aimed at clearing a roster spot for utilityman Owen Miller, whose contract has been selected. Palencia is currently on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa and pitched a scoreless inning on August 16. He has been on the injured list since June 16 due to right elbow inflammation. Activation will require another roster move once his rehab is complete.

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Status Watch

•Cubs place Daniel Palencia on the 60-day injured list.
•Owen Miller's contract has been selected to join the roster.
•Palencia is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa.
•He has not faced setbacks and is eligible for activation.
•Palencia has been recovering from right elbow inflammation since June.

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2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Move Before White Sox Series

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The Chicago Cubs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of their series against the Chicago White Sox. Among the moves the team announced was closer Daniel Palencia’s transfer to the 60-day injured list.Such a move is more procedural rather than anything. The Cubs needed to clear a 40-man roster spot for utilityman Owen Miller, […] The post Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Move Before White Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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