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NL Central-leading Cubs activate Happ from injured list, option Ballesteros to Iowa

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Ian Happ from the injured list ahead of their game at Miami

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Happ returns, Hodge to IL, Ballesteros back to Iowa The Chicago Cubs on Tuesday activated outfielder Ian Happ from the 10-day injured list and recalled right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts. In c...

MAY 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

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

Impact Roberts is back in the majors after the Cubs placed Porter Hodge (oblique) on the 15-day injured list. Roberts has appeared in nine games for Chicago this season, posting a 5.40 ERA and 6:2 KBB across 8.1 innings of work out of the bullpen.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs recall left-hander Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs have recalled left-hander Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent down to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Roberts was recalled by the Cubs from Triple-A on April 9 and allowed just one run over his first 6.1 innings in the majors. However, the 27-year-old right-hander struggled in his last outing against the Phillies on Saturday, allowing four runs on three hits and a walk over two innings. That brought Roberts' ERA and WHIP up to 5.40 and 1.20, respectively, and he'll return to Triple-A to regain some form. Tom Cosgrove was recalled by the Cubs from Iowa in a corresponding move.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles Saturday Roberts allowed four runs on three hits and a walk across two innings of relief in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Phillies. He struck out one.

Impact Starter Ben Brown was tagged with the loss after allowing six runs in 3.2 innings, but Roberts wasn't much more effective out of the bullpen. The righty came into the contest with a tidy 1.42 ERA, which ballooned to 5.40 after Saturday's outing. Roberts should stick in a middle-relief role for the Cubs for the time being, with limited fantasy upside.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crow-Armstrong homers twice and Cubs take series with 4-2 victory over Dodgers

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first two home runs of the season, including a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning, Michael Busch homered against his former team again and the Chi...

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele placed on 15-day injured list because of elbow tendinitis

The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of left elbow tendinitis

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Summoned from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact He'll be joining the big club as a replacement on the 26-man active roster for left-hander Justin Steele (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Roberts will likely work in middle relief for Chicago after getting off to a strong start to the season at Iowa, with whom he struck out seven batters while walking none over three scoreless innings between his two appearances.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Roberts finished last season in the majors but is sent to begin the 2025 campaign at the Triple-A level. The right-hander had a 3.71 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB across 26.2 innings for the Cubs last year.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches well in relief Tuesday Roberts tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Pirates. He allowed one hit and struck out three.

Impact Roberts was pulled from an appearance last week due to right ankle soreness, but he's now logged two scoreless outings since then. The righty is pitching in a low-leverage role for the Cubs and has mostly looked sharp with a 2.60 ERA and 17 strikeouts across 17.1 innings. Roberts still has a high 1.62 WHIP, however, due largely to the seven walks he's issued during his brief time in the majors this season. The 27-year-old will likely be a volatile option unless he starts to exhibit better command.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle injury Roberts was lifted from Wednesday's appearance against the Pirates in the fourth inning due to right ankle soreness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Consider the reliever day-to-day for the time being. Roberts was charged with two runs over 1.1 innings in the appearance before being pulled.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts exits game with apparent injury Chicago Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts exited Wednesday afternoon’s game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth inning due to an app...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Exits appearance with injury Robert was removed from an appearance versus the Pirates on Wednesday in the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Roberts retired the final batter in the bottom of the second inning and got through a scoreless third inning. However, he gave up a home run, hit a batter with a pitch and surrendered a single in the fourth before being visited by the trainer and exiting the field. It's not clear what injury he's dealing with, but the Cubs should provide an update soon. Roberts was charged with two runs over 1.1 frames before being lifted.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The Cubs traded Mark Leiter to the Yankees on Tuesday, so Roberts will now come up from the minors to fill the open spot in Chicago's bullpen. The 27-year-old hasn't allowed a run in six MLB innings this season, though he has surrendered three earned runs in three frames since returning to Triple-A earlier this month.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Roberts threw two scoreless innings and struck out three batters during a loss to the Cardinals in Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill, and he'll now be sent back to the minors between games. Daniel Palencia was recalled from Iowa in a corresponding move.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cubs The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Luke Little (shoulder) headed for the injured list, Roberts will return to the majors in order to fill the open spot in Chicago's bullpen. The 27-year-old hasn't surrendered an earned run in 19 total innings this season -- four of which came during his brief stint in the big leagues.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The move is to make room on the 26-man roster for Mark Leiter (forearm), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Roberts made three appearances out of the Cubs' bullpen since being called up from Iowa on June 28, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out three over four scoreless innings. Roberts hasn't allowed an earned run over 13.1 innings in Triple-A this season, and the 27-year-old right-hander should be in line for another call-up this season should the Cubs need help in their bullpen.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected, sent to Triple-A Roberts had his contract selected by the Cubs on Sunday, but he will remain with Triple-A Iowa, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Roberts was added to the Cubs' 40-man roster Sunday, replacing Jose Cuas after Cuas was designated for assignment. The right-hander has pitched 9.2 scoreless innings while striking out 13 batters over 10 appearances with Iowa this season and he could be on the cusp of joining the major-league roster.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 2024 Triple-A debut Roberts (elbow) was reinstated from Triple-A Iowa's 7-day injured list Friday and debuted for the club Sunday, striking out one over a perfect inning of relief.

Impact Roberts, who re-signed with the Cubs on a minor-league deal in December, missed the entire 2023 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in July 2022. Though he was expected to be fully cleared in advance of spring training, Roberts opened the season on the 7-day injured list, though it's unclear if he was deactivated due to complications with his surgically repaired elbow or because of another issue. Whatever the case, Roberts was cleared to make his 2024 debut at the Triple-A level over the weekend after he made rehab appearances for the Cubs' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate as well as Double-A Tennessee.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Cubs Roberts (elbow) was non-tendered by the Cubs on Friday.

Impact Roberts underwent Tommy John surgery in July of 2022 and did not pitch at any level in 2023, though he's expected to be fully recovered by the beginning of spring training in 2024. The 26-year-old right-hander should get a fresh start with a new organization.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Full go heading into offseason Roberts (elbow) is expected to have a normal throwing progression this offseason, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Robert missed the entirety of the 2023 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he's now more than 15 months removed from the operation and will head into the winter with no restrictions. The 26-year-old reliever has the upside to be used in high-leverage spots for the Cubs in 2024 but will have to show he's healthy and that he has his stuff is back first.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face hitters Roberts (elbow) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Roberts has finally received the green light to face hitters for the first time since he underwent Tommy John surgery July 13 of last year. He'll likely throw multiple live batting practice sessions before eventually heading out on an extended rehab assignment that will likely last close to the maximum 30 days. Barring any setbacks, Roberts still has a chance to make his return from the 60-day injured list before season's end, though the Cubs will most likely option him to Triple-A Iowa once he's activated.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for bullpen work Roberts (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Roberts, who is working his way back from the Tommy John surgery he underwent July 13, 2022, recently finished up a "de-load" period of his throwing program in which he was limited to throwing off flat ground, according to MLB.com. The right-hander will start up the ramp-up process Tuesday with a side session, and he should gradually increase the frequency and intensity of his bullpen work over the next few weeks before progressing to facing hitters. Roberts still has a chance to pitch in games in 2023, though any appearances he makes will likely come in the minors rather than with the Cubs.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on mound work Roberts (elbow) progressed to throwing off flat ground from 105 feet before the end of spring training, MLB.com reports.

Impact The Cubs haven't provided any recent updates on Roberts within the past month, but unless he's suffered an unreported setback in his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last July, he's presumably increased his throwing distance off flat ground over the last few weeks and could soon be ready to resume mound work. Given the timing of his elbow procedure, Roberts may face an uphill battle to get back in a minor-league rehab game before the end of the season, but he should be fully cleared ahead of next year's spring training.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NL Central-leading Cubs activate Happ from injured list, option Ballesteros to Iowa

Cubs recall left-hander Tom Cosgrove from Triple-A Iowa

Crow-Armstrong homers twice and Cubs take series with 4-2 victory over Dodgers

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele placed on 15-day injured list because of elbow tendinitis