Cubs place Daniel Palencia on the injured list with elbow inflammation
ESPN MLB • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have placed reliever Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. This decision comes shortly after Palencia recorded three strikeouts and earned the win in a 5-4 victory against the Colorado Rockies. Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed concern over Palencia’s elbow symptoms following the game, despite him initially stating he felt fine. In his place, the Cubs recalled Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa. The team is also managing multiple injuries among its pitchers, with prospects for Matthew Boyd and Justin Steele still uncertain as they pursue recovery.
- •Daniel Palencia placed on 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.
- •Palencia recorded three strikeouts in the ninth inning against the Rockies.
- •Cubs recalled Gavin Hollowell to take Palencia's roster spot.
- •Cubs have eight pitchers currently on the injured list.
- •Matthew Boyd begins minor league rehab after knee issues.
- 1:18 AMESPN MLB — Cubs closer Palencia (elbow inflammation) to IL
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs put closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list — his 2nd IL stint this season
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — The Chicago Cubs put reliever Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation
"The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Tuesday, hours after he struck out three in the ninth inning to pick up the win in a 5-4 comeback victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. The Cubs recalled Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa to replace Palencia. After Palencia walked the first batter he faced on Monday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell went to the mound with a trainer to check on Palencia, but left him in the game to finish the inning.
"Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell observed right-hander Daniel Palencia from the dugout Monday night and thought something looked off. Palencia didn’t feel great coming out of his outing on Wednesday in Colorado, and had four days off before getting the ball in the top of the ninth to try to keep the Cubs’ deficit at one run in their eventual walk-off victory over the Rockies. He walked the ...
"The Cubs placed Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Tuesday, one day after he struck out the side against the Rockies.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 17, 2026, 1:18 AMCubs closer Palencia (elbow inflammation) to IL
The Cubs placed Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Tuesday, one day after he struck out the side against the Rockies.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:04 AMChicago Cubs put closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list — his 2nd IL stint this season
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell observed right-hander Daniel Palencia from the dugout Monday night and thought something looked off. Palencia didn’t feel great coming out of his outing on Wednesday in Colorado, and had four days off before getting the ball in the top of the ninth to try to keep the Cubs’ deficit at one run in their eventual walk-off victory over the Rockies. He walked the ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:35 PMThe Chicago Cubs put reliever Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation
The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Tuesday, hours after he struck out three in the ninth inning to pick up the win in a 5-4 comeback victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. The Cubs recalled Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa to replace Palencia. After Palencia walked the first batter he faced on Monday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell went to the mound with a trainer to check on Palencia, but left him in the game to finish the inning.
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