The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the 15-day injured list on Friday. The team also provided injury updates on Caleb Thielbar and Hunter Harvey ahead of their series against the Rangers in Arlington.
The Cubs optioned right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa to make room on the roster. Roberts returns after a minor league rehab assignment following a right middle finger laceration from a workout accident on April 14.
The Chicago Cubs activated right-handed reliever Phil Maton from the 15-day injured list ahead of their series opener against the San Diego Padres. The move comes as the team's bullpen continues to battle multiple injuries. Chicago optioned left-hander Charlie Barnes to Triple-A Iowa to make room.
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The Chicago Cubs placed starting pitcher Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left biceps strain, retroactive to April 3. The move comes three days after placing Cade Horton on the IL with a forearm strain. Javier Assad was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to start Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Edwin Uceta is recovering from a right shoulder injury and threw his first bullpen session since early Spring Training, though he will not be ready for Opening Day. Manager Kevin Cash expressed encouragement about Uceta's progress, which could see him return to the bullpen in early April. The Rays also secured a 9-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in a Spring Training game featuring several bullpen candidates.
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The Los Angeles Angels have activated right-hander Alek Manoah from the injured list one day after reinstating reliever Kirby Yates. Manoah joins the bullpen ahead of the series finale against the Chicago White Sox.