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Struggling since return Palencia, who allowed a run on two hits across an inning of relief in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers, has been scored on in four out of five appearances since returning from t...

Impact Palencia missed nearly two months with a right elbow flexor strain, and he's yet to fully get into a groove since returning from the injured list. The flamethrowing righty's ERA has climbed up to 5.14 due to his recent struggles, and he's simply a middle-relief option in Chicago's bullpen until further notice. As a result, Palencia's fantasy value is trending downward.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Palencia demands Cubs a shot at redemption after triggering Brewers loss Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia issued a blunt statement after his rough outing cost the team against the Milwaukee Brewers.

SEPTEMBER 3 • BOLAVIP.COM

Key takeaways: Brewers 9, Cubs 4 CHICAGO -- As Daniel Palencia jogged in from the Cubs’ bullpen in the sixth inning on Tuesday night, it was reminiscent of the fireman role...

SEPTEMBER 2 • MLB.COM

Christian Yelich and Joey Ortiz homer as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-4

Christian Yelich capped Milwaukee’s four-run sixth inning with a tiebreaking two-run homer, helping the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Cubs Raise Big Questions About Bullpen, Daniel Palencia in Late-Game Collapse The Cubs blew this one. The Chicago Cubs (76-57) led the Arizona Diamondbacks (70-63) 4-0 going into the 8th inning, but the Diamondbacks sc...

AUGUST 26 • SI.COM

Ryan Waldschmidt hits game-winning 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th to send D-backs past Cubs 5-4

Pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

'Play Gasolina': Palencia returns to Cubs' bullpen, though not to 9th-inning role SEATTLE – Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia hopped onto Instagram on Friday morning, posted a montage video of himself pitching and added a four...

AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM

Activated from IL The Cubs activated Palencia (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Palencia has been officially cleared to return from a nearly two-month absence due to a right elbow flexor strain, and he'll be available out of the bullpen for Friday's game against the Mariners. Palencia was the Cubs' closer prior to his injury, but he may be restricted to high-leverage situations in his return given how well Jacob Webb has pitched in save opportunities. In corresponding moves, Owen Miller was designated for assignment and Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners open 3-game series against the Cubs

The Seattle Mariners host the Chicago Cubs to start a three-game series

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Cubs Injuries: Daniel Palencia's Return, Ben Brown's Big Step? Hoby Milner Update, More Ahead of the Chicago Cubs' series finale with the White Sox on Wednesday, Craig Counsell provided a long list of updates on the team's many...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

On track for activation Friday Palencia (elbow) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday's game in Seattle, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The Cubs have deemed Palencia fit to rejoin the big club after he capped his five-appearance minor-league rehab assignment on a high note Sunday, when he gave up one hit and struck out three of the four batters he faced for Triple-A Iowa. Palencia had been serving as the Cubs' primary closer prior to landing on the shelf June 16 due to a right elbow flexor strain, but it's unclear if he'll immediately reclaim those duties upon his return. Jacob Webb has been lights out at the back of the Chicago bullpen, converting seven consecutive save chances while permitting no runs over his last 23 appearances.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs aim to sweep 3-game series over the White Sox

The Chicago Cubs will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Nearing return from IL The Cubs are expected to activate Palencia (elbow) from the 60-day injured list in the coming days, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The Cubs haven't committed to an exact date for Palencia to return from the IL, but manager Craig Counsell told reporters Tuesday that the 26-year-old right-hander will be activated "soon." A right flexor strain has sidelined Palencia since mid-June, but he won't have a defined role upon his return, per Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com. It appears that, for now, the Cubs prefer keeping Jacob Webb as the main closer, with Palencia getting some work in high-leverage situations.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take on the White Sox after Crow-Armstrong's 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the Chicago White Sox after Pete Crow-Armstrong's four-hit game on Monday

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Shifts to 60-day IL The Cubs transferred Palencia (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The move appears to be a procedural one to open up a spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster for Owen Miller, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Palencia has been on the shelf since mid-June due to a right flexor strain but was cleared to embark on a rehab assignment in early August. Across five minor-league outings, he's allowed five runs on two hits and six walks while striking out six across 4.1 innings. Palencia will need more rehab appearances before being cleared to return to the majors, where he's expected to reclaim his role as the Cubs' closer.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox visit the Cubs on 3-game road win streak

The Chicago White Sox visit the Chicago Cubs trying to extend a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Cubs host the Cardinals in first of 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals to open a three-game series

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Cubs meet the Nationals with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs meet the Washington Nationals with a 1-0 series lead

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Cubs visit the Nationals to begin 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs to start a three-game series

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Dodgers take 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers head into the matchup against the Chicago Cubs as losers of five straight games

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Starting rehab assignment Wednesday Palencia (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact After completing bullpen sessions and live batting practice sessions without issue over the past couple of weeks, Palencia has been cleared to advance to the final step in the rehab program for his mild right flexor strain, which has kept him on the shelf since June 16. Palencia has endured a tough-luck 2026 campaign, as he also missed time earlier in the season due to a lat strain and has received just three save chances -- converting them all -- in 19 appearances, despite seemingly being locked in as the Cubs' closer. Palencia still looks like a good bet to step back in as the Cubs' closer once he returns from the injured list, though he may need to pitch well during his rehab assignment in order for manager Craig Counsell to formally appoint him for that role.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets

The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Dodgers look to stop slide in matchup with the Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers head into the matchup against the Chicago Cubs after losing three games in a row

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Cubs and Yankees meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Yankees play the Cubs with 1-0 series lead

The New York Yankees meet the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series lead

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

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