Overview
- The Cubs reinstated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the 15-day injured list Friday, optioning Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa to open a roster spot.
- Roberts returned after a minor league rehab with Triple-A Iowa, coming back from a freak medicine-ball cut to his right middle fingertip sustained in a tunnel at Citizens Bank Park.
- An MRI on Hunter Harvey revealed a stress reaction near his upper triceps and shoulder, and he will stop throwing for about four weeks while rehabbing at the team’s Arizona complex.
- Lefty Caleb Thielbar threw a bullpen Friday and is set for a light mound session Sunday in Texas, with live batting practice in Atlanta and a possible rehab assignment if he keeps progressing.
- Chicago’s relief group has churned for seven weeks, with recent IL activations for Daniel Palencia and Phil Maton underscoring how the club leans on options and quick moves to keep fresh arms on the 26-man roster.