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Deadspin | Cubs relievers Porter Hodge, Jordan Wicks to start season on IL Deadspin | Cubs relievers Porter Hodge, Jordan Wicks to start season on IL

1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Headed for IL The Cubs announced Sunday that Wicks has been diagnosed with radial nerve irritation in his left forearm and will begin the season on the injured list, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore....

Impact Expect Chicago to officially place the 26-year-old southpaw on the IL shortly before Opening Day, when the club sets its 26-man active roster. Wicks had yet to make any appearances during the Cactus League before the nerve issue was detected. Once he's cleared to resume activity, Wicks will need to complete a full throwing progression before beginning what will likely be an extended minor-league rehab assignment.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tending to forearm issue Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Wicks has been diagnosed with left forearm inflammation, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The injury explains why Wicks has yet to make his Cactus League debut, but the Cubs remain optimistic that he'll avoid a long-term absence after a recent MRI came back negative. Even so, Wicks reported to spring training with no assurances that his spot in the Cubs' Opening Day bullpen was secure, so he'll need to move past the injury quickly if he hopes to break camp with the big club. Wicks made eight relief appearances for the Cubs in 2025, posting a strong 13:1 K:BB in 14.1 innings but allowing 10 earned runs while yielding 24 hits.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Secures three-inning save Wicks allowed three hits and struck out four without walking a batter over three shutout innings to earn the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Wicks' long-relief performance ensured the Cubs' bullpen would be well-rested heading into the wild-card round. Wicks has kept runs off the board in three of his last four outings dating back to Aug. 26, though his struggles in limited action earlier in the year led to him finishing the regular season with a 6.28 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB over 14.1 innings across eight relief appearances. It's unclear if he'll earn a spot on the Cubs' wild-card roster.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs place RHP Cade Horton on the 15-day IL with a rib injury

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • MLB.COM

Back with MLB club The Cubs recalled Wicks from the Arizona Complex League on Saturday.

Impact Wicks will step onto the active roster in place of Cade Horton (rib), who was placed on the injured list. Wicks has a 7.94 ERA in 11.1 innings of relief with Chicago, and he posted a 3.67 ERA in 76 innings for Triple-A Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from injured list before game against Mets

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent to Arizona complex The Cubs optioned Wicks to the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact After posting a 7.94 ERA and 1.94 WHIP across 11.1 innings with the big club this season, Wicks will head down to the Cubs' facility in Arizona to finish up his regular-season responsibilities. His departure clears room on the active roster for Daniel Palencia's (shoulder) return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Wicks was recalled from Triple-A Iowa prior to Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact Wicks will return as left-handed bullpen depth after compiling a 3.55 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 71 innings operating as a starter who typically pitches fewer than five innings. He ha an 8.71 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in 10.1 innings in the majors this year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Wicks to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander was called up by Chicago last weekend and made two appearances, giving up one run across two innings. Wicks could rejoin the big club for the closing stretch of the regular season but will return to Triple-A for now.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs scoreless frame in MLB return Wicks tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Wicks was making his first MLB appearance since July 11, which was a much rougher outing in which he allowed six runs on 10 hits over three innings. The lefty was briefly called up from Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 19 to serve as the 27th man for a doubleheader, but he didn't see any game action. Wicks has struggled in the majors the last two seasons, and he'll likely see low-leverage work for however long he sticks with the Cubs this time around.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs scoreless frame in MLB return Wicks tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Wicks was making his first MLB appearance since July 11 when he allowed six runs on 10 hits over three innings. The lefty was briefly called up from Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 19 to serve as the 27th man for a doubleheader, but he didn't see any game action. Wicks has struggled in the majors the last two seasons, and he'll likely see low-leverage work for however long he sticks with the Cubs this time around.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bigs The Cubs recalled Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Wicks served as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader before being returned to Iowa. Just a couple of days later, he'll join the 26-man roster in place of Javier Assad. Wicks should serve out of the bullpen, a role in which he's struggled during 2025, compiling a 9.72 ERA across 8.1 innings with Chicago.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Wicks was returned to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Wicks was the 27th man for the Cubs' doubleheader Tuesday, though he didn't appear in either contest. He's been effective as a starter with Iowa this season, but he has a bloated 9.72 and 2.40 wHIP across 8.1 innings in the majors.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up for twin bill The Cubs recalled Wicks from Triple-A Iowa to serve as the 27th man for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact The left-hander will come up to provide some bullpen help for Tuesday's nightcap. Wicks has made just four appearances in the big leagues this year and has given up nine earned runs over 8.1 innings, though he has a 3.62 ERA in 17 outings (14 starts) for Iowa.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Wicks to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact After getting blown up for six runs on 10 hits and a walk over three innings during Friday's game, Wicks will head back to the minors in order to get back on track. Brooks Kriske will come up from Iowa to replace Wicks in Chicago's bullpen.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard Friday Wicks allowed six runs on 10 hits over three innings of relief in Friday's 11-0 loss to the Yankees. He walked one and struck out four.

Impact As the game was getting out of hand, the Cubs simply had Wicks take one for the team and finish things out over the final three innings despite his struggles. The lefty got hit hard and allowed twice as many earned runs as he had all season prior to Friday, albeit in only 5.1 innings of action. His ERA ballooned to an ugly 9.72, and Wicks doesn't have a ton of fantasy appeal at the moment as a low-leverage long reliever in the Chicago bullpen.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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JULY 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up first hold Wicks tossed 3.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn a hold in Sunday's 11-0 win over the Cardinals. He allowed three hits and struck out two.

Impact The Cubs jumped out to a big lead early in the contest, so starter Matthew Boyd was pulled after only five innings and 87 pitches. That opened the door for Wicks, who was effective in the middle part of the game to record his first hold of the season. The lefty had just been recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, and this was his first appearance in the majors since April 20. Wicks worked as a starter for the Cubs each of the last two years as well as this season in the minors, but it appears he may settle into a long relief role for the time being.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first hold Wicks tossed 3.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn a hold in Sunday's 11-0 win over the Cardinals. He allowed three hits and struck out two.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon goes on injured list, will miss more than a month with calf strain

The Chicago Cubs say starter Jameson Taillon may miss more than a month with a right calf strain

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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