Overview
- The Cubs selected right-hander Corbin Martin to fill a bullpen spot after Daniel Palencia went on the injured list.
- Palencia has a left oblique strain after a scoreless five-outing start and a run-free World Baseball Classic for champion Venezuela.
- To open a roster spot, Chicago transferred pitcher Cade Horton to the 60-day injured list.
- Horton underwent his second Tommy John elbow surgery this week and is expected to be sidelined until about mid-2027.
- Martin signed with the Cubs in January after a 6.00 ERA in 17 relief outings for Baltimore last season and brings prior big-league time with Houston and Arizona.