Ethan Roberts - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Activated and optioned The Cubs reinstated Roberts (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Roberts had been shelved since June 29 due to forearm inflammation but is back to full health after completing a six-appearance rehab assignment at Triple-A. The Cubs don't have a spot available for the right-hander in the big-league bullpen, so he'll stick around at Iowa for now.

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Tosses clean inning in rehab outing Roberts (forearm) tossed a perfect inning in a rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Iowa.

Impact Roberts needed just 10 pitches (seven strikes) to retire the side in what was his first game action at any level since June 28. Cubs manager Craig Counsell hasn't provided word on the next steps for Roberts, but the right-hander may not need any further rehab appearances before returning from the 15-day injured list. MLB.com currently lists Roberts as its probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, though if he's activated for that contest, he would likely work just an inning or two before David Peterson takes over in bulk relief.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Completes side session Cubs manager Craig Counsell said July 8 that Roberts (forearm) completed a bullpen session, MLB.com reports.

Impact Roberts had been scheduled to throw off a mound a second time prior to the All-Star break, though it's unclear if that came to pass. The right-hander has been on the shelf since June 29 due to forearm inflammation and will eventually need to complete a rehab assignment before returning from the 15-day injured list.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with forearm strain The Cubs placed Roberts on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right forearm strain, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Roberts has allowed five runs (four earned) over his last three appearances out of the Cubs' bullpen. His recent struggles may have been due to his forearm injury, and by going on the 15-day IL, he will be sidelined until at least after the All-Star break in mid-July. Gavin Hollowell was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to give the Cubs more depth out of the bullpen in Roberts' absence.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 28 • Associated Press

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JUNE 27 • Associated Press

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JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring

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JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact With Jameson Taillon (hamstring) moving to the injured list Tuesday, Roberts will come up from Triple-A to give the Cubs some extra bullpen depth. The 28-year-old righty has performed well in the majors this season, posting a 1.96 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 18.1 innings with Chicago.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs recall Javier Assad, option Ethan Roberts after 15-run loss to Giants The Chicago Cubs are bringing in pitching reinforcements following an 18-3 walloping by the San Francisco Giants in the series opener Friday...

JUNE 6 • SI.COM

Relegated to Iowa The Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Roberts owns an impressive 1.96 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through 18.1 innings on the year, but he's given up four runs (three earned) over his last three outings and will now return to Triple-A to get back on track. Javier Assad was recalled from Iowa to fill the open bullpen spot.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

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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

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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

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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

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