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Impact Pressly was hammered for eight earned runs without recording an out back on May 6, but since then, he's allowed just a single unearned run across 11 innings to go along with 10 strikeouts. The veteran righty has lowered his ERA from 7.62 to 4.13 in the process. Daniel Palencia, who took the loss Monday but still has a sparkling 1.96 ERA, has emerged as the team's top closing option, though Pressly could push his way back into the picture if he continues to pitch well. At the very least, he's seemingly done enough to at least earn some trust in high-leverage spots, potentially as a setup man for now.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching better but not closing Pressly, who has rattled off eight straight scoreless appearances, last recorded a save on April 13.

Impact Since allowing nine runs (eight earned) in a nightmare of an outing back on May 6, Pressly has recorded the eight straight scoreless games, though he's fallen out of the closer role as well. Daniel Palencia, who recorded the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Rockies, now has four saves over the last week and a 1.64 ERA this month. As long as Palencia is pitching well, he should stay ahead of Pressly in the bullpen pecking order, with Porter Hodge (oblique) likely set to slide back into a setup role when he returns from the injured list. Pressly's subpar numbers, along with Palencia's emergence and Hodge's eventual return, has diminished the former's fantasy appeal.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bypassed in save opportunity Pressly was not used in a save situation Monday, with Drew Pomeranz closing out the 5-2 win over the Marlins instead.

Impact Pressly last pitched on Friday, so fatigue shouldn't have been an issue, but it appears the Cubs are ready to try other options at the end of games due to his struggles. The veteran righty has a 7.07 ERA and 1.93 WHIP, and he's only struck out six batters across 14 innings. Porter Hodge seemed like the most likely ninth-inning alternative coming into the year, but he's also struggled with a 5.71 ERA of his own. The Chicago bullpen is in flux at the moment, and while Pressly could reemerge as the closer at some point, his fantasy stock is trending down for now.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches better Friday Pressly worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Mets. He struck out one.

Impact Pressly's last appearance Tuesday was a nightmare as he allowed nine runs (eight earned) on five hits and one walk without recording an out. The veteran righty was better Friday, though he's still stuck with an ugly 7.07 ERA. The Cubs haven't presented any save opportunities since Tuesday, and it remains to be seen if Pressly will get the team's next chance or if someone like Porter Hodge is asked to step up instead.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Walloped for eight earned runs Pressly (2-2) was tagged with the loss against the Giants on Tuesday, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on five hits and one walk in the 11th inning. He did not record an out.

Impact Pressly was brought in for the 11th inning with the game tied 5-5, but things fell off the rails for the veteran closer. Six of the eight batters he faced resulted in at least one run scored, and he was mercifully lifted from the game after giving up an RBI single to Wilmer Flores. Pressly did not give up an earned run in each of his last 10 outings, but Tuesday's performance rose his ERA from 2.08 to 7.62 and his WHIP from 1.46 to 1.92.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants score 9 runs in the 11th inning to beat the Cubs 14-5

Patrick Bailey hit a tiebreaking single in San Francisco’s nine-run 11th inning, and the Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 14-5

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Tosses scoreless frame Sunday Pressly (knee) pitched one scoreless inning, allowing one walk in Sunday's 3-1 extra-inning loss to the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Pressly made his first appearance out of the bullpen in a week Sunday, tossing a scoreless top of the ninth to keep the score knotted up at 1-1 ahead of the bottom of the frame. The right-hander has been dealing with right knee irritation and he hadn't pitched since having his knee drained Tuesday. After a slow start to his first campaign in Chicago, the right-hander has now compiled nine consecutive scoreless appearances, posting a 1.00 WHIP with four strikeouts while picking up two wins and three saves over nine innings in April.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bohm hits a sacrifice fly in the 10th as the Phillies beat the Cubs 3-1

Alec Bohm hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1

APRIL 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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

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APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Availability Friday TBD Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Pressly's availability for Friday's game against the Phillies is yet to be determined, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pressly had to have his right knee drained Tuesday. He played catch Thursday and will do so again Friday before the Cubs determine whether he's available to pitch in the series opener versus the Phillies. Porter Hodge is next in line to close for Chicago if Pressly cannot pitch, although an appearance Friday would be Hodge's third in four days, so it's possible the Cubs would prefer not to use him.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battling knee problems Pressly had his right knee drained Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Pressly hasn't appeared in a game since Sunday, and manager Craig Counsell confirmed after Wednesday's win over the Dodgers that the 36-year-old reliever has been dealing with a knee injury over the past few days. The Cubs are optimistic that he'll be available out of the bullpen when they return to action Friday for a three-game series against Philadelphia.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs add infielder Nicky Lopez and reliever Drew Pomeranz to roster

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APRIL 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns second win Friday Pressly (2-1) worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win in Friday's 13-11 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The Cubs led 7-1 in this one, then allowed 10 straight Arizona runs in the eighth inning before rallying back in the bottom of the frame for the wild win. While Pressly worked the ninth and preserved a two-run lead, the scorer credited him with a win rather than a save due to ineffective Chicago relief work in that eighth inning as the lead evaporated. The veteran righty had some hiccups earlier in the season, but he's now strung together seven straight scoreless appearances, and he's a perfect 4-for-4 in save opportunities.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly homers twice, Tucker hits go ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11

Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-11

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects win Tuesday Pressly (1-1) picked up the win Tuesday, striking out one in a perfect inning of relief during a 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Padres.

Impact After the Cubs closer breezed through the ninth inning on 16 pitches (11 strikes), Nico Hoerner led off the 10th with an RBI triple to deliver the game-winning run. Pressly has reeled off six straight scoreless appearances, and while his ratios (3.00 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, 4:6 K:BB in nine innings) remain a little shaky, he's 4-for-4 in converting save chances.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches fourth save Pressly earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Dodgers, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.

Impact The veteran reliever made quick work closing out this win, completing the task in seven pitches, all of which were strikes. Pressly is now a perfect 4-for-4 in saves opportunities this season. However, under the hood, the 34-year-old has shown signs of slowing down, as his 3.38 ERA across eight innings is underpinned by a 6.11 FIP, 2.13 WHIP and 3:6 K:BB.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Pressly (0-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in an inning of work to take the loss Sunday against the Padres.

Impact Pressly was tasked with the top of the ninth inning in a 7-7 game, and the righty almost escaped with no damage, but Justin Turner committed a fielding error on what could have been an inning-ending double play. The unearned run saddled Pressly with his first loss of the year in an 8-7 San Diego victory. The veteran righty hasn't been dominant quite yet for the Cubs with a 4.50 ERA across six innings of work, though he has converted all three of his save opportunities.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Pressly (0-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in an inning of work to take the loss Sunday against the Padres.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Turner's error allows Fernando Tatis Jr. to score go-ahead run in Padres' 8-7 win over Cubs

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APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns third save Pressly secured the save in Friday's 3-1 win against the Padres, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Pressly labored through the ninth frame, throwing only 17 of his 33 pitches for strikes, but managed to escape with his third save in as many chances. While he's ultimately done his job so far, the 36-year-old owns an unimpressive 5.40 ERA, 2.60 WHIP and 2:5 K:BB through five innings in 2025.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga and Happ lead the Cubs past the Padres 3-1 in Wrigley Field opener

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APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects second save Pressly gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 7-4 win over the A's.

Impact The veteran right-hander has appeared in four of the Cubs' first eight games and hasn't exactly been dominant, posting a 6.75 ERA and 1:4 K:BB in four innings, but he's 2-for-2 in converting save chances. Pressly should remain Chicago's closer as long as he's getting the job done, but if his struggles continue and begin to turn into blown saves, Porter Hodge -- who has yet to give up a run in four innings with a 5:3 K:BB -- is ready to step in.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker homers in his 4th straight game as the Cubs power past the A's again, 7-4

Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot in the third to give him home runs in a career-best four straight games and the Chicago Cubs s...

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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