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Cubs Place Edward Cabrera on 15-Day IL, Recall Jordan Wicks

The move heightens strain on Chicago's thin rotation, forcing reliance on Triple-A depth with heavier bullpen use.

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May 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) throws the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
May 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) throws the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Cubs placed right-hander Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Thursday, May 21, citing a blister on his right middle finger after a pitch in his last start lacked velocity.
  • Left-hander Jordan Wicks was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to fill the roster spot after a rehab stint and recent strong run of three Triple-A starts in which he allowed one run over 15 innings.
  • Cabrera had made 10 starts this season and entered the IL with a 3-2 record, a 4.00 ERA, 47 strikeouts and 20 walks across 54 innings.
  • The roster move compounds existing rotation issues because Matthew Boyd is already on the 15-day IL, Justin Steele has been shut down, and Cade Horton is out for the season.
  • Chicago will likely rely more on internal minor-league starters and increased bullpen innings in the short term while monitoring Cabrera’s recovery and Wicks’ readiness to start at the major-league level.