Ethan Roberts - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tagged with loss in relief Roberts (0-1) was tagged with the loss in Wednesday's extra-inning defeat against the Athletics. He allowed an unearned run and didn't record a strikeout in two-thirds of an inning...

Impact Roberts entered the game in the 10th inning with a runner on second, but he couldn't get the job done and was lifted after the A's had already grabbed the lead. Roberts has been one of the few bright spots for the Cubs' bullpen this season, but he's allowed three runs (two earned) in his last two outings (1.2 innings). With just one run allowed over his first 11 appearances (15 innings), however, some regression isn't surprising.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Liberatore and Dobbins pitch the Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Cubs

Matthew Liberatore took a shutout into the sixth inning and Masyn Winn hit a two-run single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Allows first run Monday Roberts allowed a run on three hits and a walk across 1.2 innings of relief in Monday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Roberts got the call early with Shota Imanaga getting shelled for eight runs in only 4.1 innings of work. The former slowed down Milwaukee a bit, though he did allow his first run of the season in the process. Roberts is still sitting with a stellar 0.96 ERA in 9.1 innings across seven appearances this year, and he might need to take on a larger bullpen role moving forward with Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) and Riley Martin (elbow) both on the 15-day injured list, and Hunter Harvey (triceps) on the 60-day injured list.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs reinstate RHP Ethan Roberts from IL while Hunter Harvey has setback in his recovery

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the 15-day injured list, the same day manager Craig Counsell said reliever Hunter Harvey had a setback in his recov...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Returns from IL The Cubs reinstated Roberts (finger) from the 15-day injured list.

Impact The right-hander has been on the shelf nearly a month due to a right middle finger laceration, and he's ready to rejoin the Cubs after a five-outing rehab assignment. Roberts has made just three appearances in the majors this year and has pitched 2.2 scoreless frames.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Roberts (finger) made the fifth appearance of his rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Iowa, striking out one batter while allowing one hit and two walks over a scoreless innin...

Impact Roberts was placed on the 15-day injured list April 14 due to a right middle finger laceration but was cleared to head out on a rehab assignment a week and a half later. Through his five appearances, Roberts has permitted one run while posting a 5:4 K:BB across five innings. He could be a candidate to return from the IL this weekend during the Cubs' three-game series versus the Rangers.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs send Ethan Roberts to 15-day IL amid ongoing injury crisis | Sporting News The Cubs' injury luck keeps getting worse.

APRIL 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Roberts becomes latest Cubs reliever to hit IL following freak finger injury PHILADELPHIA -- As Ethan Roberts examined the damage to the middle finger on his right hand ahead of Monday’s game against the Phillies, the...

APRIL 14 • MLB.COM

Goes on 15-day IL The Cubs placed Roberts on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact It's unclear what injury Roberts is dealing with, but it will cost him at least the next couple weeks of action. The right-hander has made three scoreless appearances out of the Cubs' bullpen this season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury

Seiya Suzuki has rejoined the Chicago Cubs after missing the start of the season with a sprained right knee

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Roberts will take Phil Maton's (knee) place in the bullpen after Maton was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move Friday. Roberts pitched in 10 games out of the Cubs' bullpen last season, logging a 6.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB across nine innings.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A The Cubs returned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Roberts will head back to the minors after the Cubs summoned him from Iowa to serve as their 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader versus the Guardians. The right-hander was called upon in relief in the Cubs' 6-5 loss in Game 2, retiring two of the three batters he faced while allowing a base hit.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort

Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will return to Chicago for more tests on his right arm after being forced to leave his second outing of 2026 in the second inning

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Promoted for doubleheader The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa to serve as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact The right-hander failed to make Chicago's Opening Day roster will receive a look in the majors during Sunday's twin bill. Roberts allowed six earned runs with a 6:2 K:BB over 10 big-league appearances last season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Roberts will start the 2026 season at Triple-A despite having a strong spring camp. The right-hander posted a 1.50 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP across six innings this spring. He appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Cubs in 2025.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Jameson Taillon returns from the injured list to start against the Braves

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated right-hander Jameson Taillon from the 15-day injured list

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Heading back to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Roberts' stay with the big club lasted just two days, and the right-hander didn't appear in relief in either of the Cubs' first two games of their series in Atlanta. He'll be pushed off the 28-man active roster with the Cubs bringing back Jameson Taillon (groin) from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia strains right shoulder, goes on injured list

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been put on the 15-day injured list, a day after straining his right shoulder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled by Cubs The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Roberts has been in Triple-A since July 21, but the 28-year-old right-hander will return to the big club and serve in the Cubs' bullpen after Daniel Palencia (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day IL. Roberts has appeared in 10 major-league games this season and has a 6.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across nine innings. He's been far better in Triple-A with a 2.41 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, three saves and a 49:19 K:BB over 37.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs recall Ben Brown to face Royals after 'efficient' showing in Triple-A In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa.

JULY 22, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Cubs Patrick Mooney of The Athletic Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, mmm reports.

Impact He's being replaced on the active roster by Ben Brown. Roberts made one appearance for the Cubs after being recalled earlier this month, allowing one run while recording two outs.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wilyer Abreu homers twice as the Red Sox beat the Cubs 6-1 to avoid a sweep

Wilyer Abreu homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 to avoid a series sweep

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in big-league bullpen The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, 670 The Score reports.

Impact He's absorbing the roster spot vacated by Porter Hodge (shoulder), who landed on the 15-day injured list. Roberts made nine relief appearances for the Cubs back in April, allowing five runs with a 6:2 K:BB over 8.1 frames.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

Impact Roberts joined the big-league club Tuesday after Porter Hodge (oblique) was put on the injured list. However, he'll head back to Triple-A now that Ryan Brasier (groin) is healthy. Roberts didn't appear in a game during his stint in Chicago.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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