Overview
- Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Edward Cabrera is on track to be activated and start this weekend while Matthew Boyd is scheduled for a second Triple-A rehab start on Saturday with a big-league return likely if that outing goes well.
- Cabrera was placed on the 15-day injured list May 24 because of a blister on his right middle finger and threw a recent bullpen session after going 3-2 with a 4.00 ERA in 10 starts for Chicago.
- Boyd is working back from left-knee surgery after an earlier biceps issue and was 2-1 with a 6.00 ERA in limited 2026 action before the operation; he signed a two-year deal with the Cubs in December 2024.
- Chicago has made short-term roster moves to cover starts, recalling right-hander Tyler Ferguson and optioning lefty Jordan Wicks after Wicks struggled in brief big-league stints.
- Longer-term depth remains a concern because Cade Horton is out for the season after elbow surgery and Justin Steele’s timeline is uncertain, which could push the front office to explore additions before the trade deadline.