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- Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jorge Palencia is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list soon, according to Marquee Sports Network reporter Taylor McGregor.
- Upon his return to the active roster, Palencia will not step into a defined, permanent role, according to Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com.
- Palencia's absence stems from a right flexor strain that forced him onto the 60-day injured list in mid-June.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jorge Palencia is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list soon, according to Marquee Sports Network reporter Taylor McGregor. Palencia has been sidelined since mid-June due to a right flexor strain, missing significant time during the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Manager Craig Counsell stated Tuesday that the right-hander will return to the active roster in the coming days, though the team has not yet committed to an exact calendar date for his reinstatement.
Relief Role and Bullpen Usage
Upon his return to the active roster, Palencia will not step into a defined, permanent role, according to Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com. The coaching staff plans to deploy the 26-year-old right-hander in high-leverage situations as he works his way back into game action. For now, manager Craig Counsell and the Cubs prefer keeping Jacob Webb as the team’s main closer.
Injury Timeline and Recovery
Palencia’s absence stems from a right flexor strain that forced him onto the 60-day injured list in mid-June.