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The Cubs activated right-hander Ethan Roberts off the injured list and assigned him to Iowa. Right-hander Vince Reilly was moved from Triple-A Iowa to Double-A Knoxville.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 9

Cubs roster moves: Matt Shaw activated, Jameson Taillon to IL, Kevin Alcántara optioned, Ethan Roberts recalled

The Cubs made multiple roster moves before Tuesday’s game against the Rockies. Jameson Taillon left Sunday’s game in the second inning with a hamstring strain.

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 6

Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad, option RHP Ethan Roberts

The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to the major league roster Saturday, while right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 26

Chicago Cubs update: Ethan Roberts, Jacob Webb, Hoby Milner

This weekly feature, which normally posts on Mondays, is running today because Monday was a holiday and there was a day game to keep our minds occupied, not that the result of that day game was any good.

Athletics News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 8

Cubs Pitching News: Trading for Veteran Depth, Roberts Returns, Harvey Has Setback

The search for answers continues in Chicago ... or well .... Iowa. Only a handful of days after the Cubs chose to scoop Luis Peralta off waivers, the team acquired another potential fit for the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 8

Cubs roster move: Ethan Roberts activated from IL, Gavin Hollowell optioned

Cubs right-hander Ethan Roberts went on the injured list a couple of weeks ago with a nominee for “Weird Injury of the Year”: Roberts said he was on his ninth rep in a 10-throw workout involving a medicine ball, which is part of his daily routine.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 28

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ethan Roberts rehabs in I-Cubs loss in St. Paul

The Cubs claimed left-handed reliever Doug Nikhazy off of waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Ben Cowles was designated for assignment.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs Boss Reveals Bizarre Reason Ethan Roberts Placed on IL

The number of injuries that the Chicago Cubs have had to deal with this early on in the season has been absurd, and the punches keep coming as Ethan Roberts is the latest victim to be placed on the injured list.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 16

Cubs lose another arm as Ethan Roberts hits IL with freak finger injury

Earlier this year the Chicago Cubs were dealt a series of injury blows to their starting rotation. They began the year with Justin Steele on the injured list, but then saw Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd get injured as well, with Horton slated to miss the entire season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 14

Cubs roster moves: Luke Little, Ryan Rolison called up; Charlie Barnes optioned, Ethan Roberts to injured list

The Cubs are loading up on left-handers as they play the Phillies the next two days — and then four times next week at Wrigley Field: You all know about Luke Little.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / April 10

Cubs Roster Moves: Suzuki Activated, Carlson DFAd, Maton to IL, Roberts Recalled

It’s always much easier to share the media releases when the Cubs announce myriad moves, so here you go… The Chicago Cubs today reinstated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the 10-day injured list and recalled right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 5

Cubs roster moves: Cade Horton to IL, Riley Martin called up, Ethan Roberts 27th man for doubleheader

Yes, I know that for any Cubs fan, the words “Cade Horton to injured list” in a headline gives feelings of dread. But here we are. Horton was placed on the injured list today, the move retroactive to Saturday.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 9

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Ethan Roberts

Today we look at the Cubs’ right-handed relief pitcher, who is diminutive in baseball terms. Ethan Michael Roberts, 5’10”, 180 lbs, was born in Sparta, Tennessee 28 years ago, and has been in the Cubs’ system for quite some time, first surfacing in 2022 for a small coffee.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Ethan Roberts Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs RP | ChiCitySports

#39 RP Chicago Cubs Relief Pitcher Active 2025 Season Stats 0 SV 6.00 ERA 6 K 1.33 WHIP ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Ethan Roberts Ethan Roberts is a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 39.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 20

Iowa Cubs Wrap: Iowa snaps losing streak, 1-0 over Mud Hens

The Iowa Cubs roasted the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 1-0. Walker Powell was activated off the Development List and tossed six scoreless innings, giving up just three hits.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 21, 2025

Cubs Recall Ben Brown, Option Ethan Roberts to Triple-A in Pitching Shuffle

The Chicago Cubs announced a swap of pitchers between their active 26-man roster and Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Right-hander Ben Brown is on his way back to the Major Leagues, while fellow righty Ethan Roberts will join the minor league affiliate in Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 23, 2025

Cubs Activate Ryan Brasier From IL, Option Ethan Roberts

The Chicago Cubs have announced that reliever Ryan Brasier is returning from the injured list after missing two months. The news was announced before

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 21, 2025

Chicago Cubs Recall Right-Hander

The Chicago Cubs announced Tuesday that they decided to recall Ethan Roberts from AAA Iowa. Roberts has spent time with the team in previous seasons and even saw some brief action in 2025 before being sent back down in a roster manipulation situation.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 9, 2025

Chicago Cubs bring up reinforcements after placing their No. 2 starter on the IL

The Chicago Cubs have been playing great baseball lately, winning eight of their last ten ballgames and taking two of three games from the Texas Rangers where they’ve outscored them 17 to six.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7, 2025

Bullpen outlook for Cubs

There are plenty of candidates for the remaining spots, the bulk of whom are on the 40-man roster already.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 28, 2024

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 apparent injury.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9, 2024

Cubs Reinstate Leiter Jr., Option Roberts, and Other Cubs Pitching Updates

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs begin a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles. With a tough task ahead, one of the team's most important bullpen arms is returning from the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 16, 2024

Chicago Cubs Call Up Pitcher With Sub-1.00 ERA

The Chicago Cubs are giving a relief pitcher a second shot in the Majors as they made some roster moves on Sunday. They selected right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa while designating fellow righty Jose Cuas for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 10, 2024

Ethan Roberts Looks Ready for MLB Return, Cubs Would Need to Clear Roster Space

Ethan Roberts was the feel-good story of spring training in 2022 when he broke camp with the big club after a strong performance in Mesa. That didn’t carry over into the regular season, however, as Roberts struggled with his control and was placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation after 7.2 innings across nine appearances.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 19, 2024

Minor League Wrap: Ethan Roberts has a perfect relief inning for Iowa in loss to Syracuse

Everyone loses today, but there were some good pitching performances to pay attention to. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs fell to the Syracuse Mets, 5-3. Starter Julio Teheran got the loss after he was knocked around for five runs on six hits over just three innings.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6, 2023

Cubs Re-Sign Ethan Roberts To Minor League Deal

The Cubs have re-signed right-hander Ethan Roberts on a minor league deal, according to the transactions log on Roberts’s MLB.com player page. The deal presumably includes an invite to big league Spring Training.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / December 4, 2023

Ethan Roberts Stays with Cubs on Minors Deal

Righty reliever Ethan Roberts authored the best feel-good story of early 2022 when he broke camp with the big club after showing off his excellent stuff in spring training.