Cubs provide update on Daniel Palencia amid Cardinals matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are facing the St. Louis Cardinals on August 17, down 9-2 in the sixth inning. Amidst the series, the Cubs updated the status of reliever Daniel Palencia, who has been on the injured list since May. His rehab assignment has been moved to AAA Iowa, where he recently had a successful outing with one inning, one hit, and three strikeouts. Palencia has shown strong performance in the minors, contributing to hopes for his return to the big league roster.
- •Cubs trail Cardinals 9-2 in the sixth inning.
- •Daniel Palencia has been on the IL since May.
- •Palencia's rehab assignment now with AAA Iowa.
- •He achieved three strikeouts in his latest minor league outing.
- •Palencia has recorded six strikeouts over 3.1 innings in AAA.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Get Injury Update on Daniel Palencia Amid Cardinals Series
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Update During Cardinals Series
"The Chicago Cubs are currently wrapping up their series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. It’s looking like the Cubbies are going to drop the series, as they are down 9-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning. During the Cardinals series, however, Chicago did receive a notable Daniel Palencia update, which is […] The post Chicago Cubs Get Injury Update on Daniel Palencia Amid Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Chicago Cubs are currently wrapping up their series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. It’s looking like the Cubbies are going to drop the series, as they are down 9-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning. During the Cardinals series, however, Chicago did receive a notable Daniel Palencia update, which is […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Update During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:26 AMChicago Cubs Get Injury Update on Daniel Palencia Amid Cardinals Series
The Chicago Cubs are currently wrapping up their series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. It’s looking like the Cubbies are going to drop the series, as they are down 9-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning. During the Cardinals series, however, Chicago did receive a notable Daniel Palencia update, which is […] The post Chicago Cubs Get Injury Update on Daniel Palencia Amid Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:26 AMChicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Update During Cardinals Series
The Chicago Cubs are currently wrapping up their series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. It’s looking like the Cubbies are going to drop the series, as they are down 9-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning. During the Cardinals series, however, Chicago did receive a notable Daniel Palencia update, which is […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Daniel Palencia Update During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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