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 expect right-hander Edward Cabrera to be activated from the 15-day injured list on Friday. He will start against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.
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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.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery and will be shut down for a month. Manager Craig Counsell announced the news, stating Steele will be re-evaluated in about 30 days. The injury adds to the Cubs' ongoing pitching woes.
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The Minnesota Twins made major roster changes Tuesday after losing catcher Ryan Jeffers to a fractured left hamate bone and optioning infielder Royce Lewis to Triple-A.