The Chicago Cubs have battled significant injury challenges throughout the 2026 season, particularly within their pitching ranks. Despite these setbacks, the team has remained competitive and positioned themselves as a legitimate contender for a National League playoff spot.
The Chicago Cubs made a few roster moves today, prior to their Sunday afternoon game against the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox at Rate Field—and they’re all kind of related.
The Chicago Cubs sit atop the Major League Baseball standings with a sparkling 27-12 record, powered largely by back-to-back 10-game winning streaks that have showcased their competitive edge this season.
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Despite being on a nine-game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs have a hobbled pitching rotation, especially their relievers. Among them are two right-handers, Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey.
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The Chicago Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug this season, especially in the pitching department. With names like Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd, Phil Maton and others on the injured list, Chicago is already thin in the pitching department.
The Cubs have placed right-hander Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation. Left-hander Charlie Barnes‘ contract was selected from Triple-A to take Harvey’s spot on the active roster, and the final open spot on Chicago’s 40-man roster.
#45 RP Chicago Cubs Relief Pitcher Active 2025 Season Stats 0 SV 0.00 ERA 11 K 0.66 WHIP ChiCitySports › Chicago Cubs › Hunter Harvey Hunter Harvey is a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, wearing number 45.
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The Chicago Cubs’ offseason has been full of activity, with manager Craig Counsell and the front office zeroing in on pitching upgrades through trades and free agency.
The Chicago Cubs made some uncharacteristically bold moves this offseason. One of them was signing the oft-injured 31-year-old free agent reliever Hunter Harvey.
The Chicago Cubs made some uncharacteristically bold moves this offseason. One of them was signing the oft-injured 31-year-old free agent reliever Hunter Harvey.
The Cubs have claimed left-hander Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The Sox designated Rolison for assignment when they needed to open a 40-man roster spot for free agent signee Sean Newcomb.
The Chicago Cubs added another piece to their bullpen by signing veteran right-hander Hunter Harvey to a one-year deal worth $6 million, with up to $1.5 million available in incentives.
The Chicago Cubs finally went out and got the hard-throwing power pitcher their bullpen needed. Unfortunately, they waited until all of the high-end closer-capable relievers had already been snatched off the market.
It has always been clear that the Chicago Cubs' bullpen was going to look a lot different in 2026 than it did at the end of their 2025 campaign. The most obvious reason for this is that Taylor Rogers, Aaron Civale, Michael Soroka, Ryan Brasier, Caleb Thielbar, and Drew Pomeranz all became unrestricted free agents this winter.
The Cubs and right-hander Hunter Harvey have agreed to a contract, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Sahadev Sharma. The deal will become official once Harvey (a Beverly Hills Sports Council client) passes a physical.
With the Blue Jays outrighting Nick Sandlin last week, another roster spot has opened for the team to add an arm to the bullpen. If Seranthony Domínguez also departs in free agency, that would free up yet another spot for a mid-relief option.
The Kansas City Royals ultimately fell short of the postseason in 2025. They won 82 games and secured their second straight winning season, but couldn't build on their Wild Card berth and run to the American League Division Series in 2024.
The Royals announced today that right-hander Hunter Harvey has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right adductor strain. Fellow righty Luinder Avila has been recalled in the corresponding move and will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.
The Kansas City Royals, ahead of today’s doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals, made a flurry of roster moves. They transferred right-handed pitcher Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list.
The Kansas City Royals saw their six-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday with a 7-3 loss in their series finale against the Houston Astros. The team fell back under the .500 mark with their loss, dropping to 14-15 on the year.
Bullpen attrition is going to happen throughout the course of a Major League Baseball season. It's just the unfortunate truth. Right-hander Hunter Harvey was off to a fantastic start to the season, establishing himself as one of the most reliable arms in the Kansas City Royals' bullpen.
The Royals announced that they’ve placed right-hander Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list due to a teres major strain.
It's safe to say that the Kansas City Royals' offseason spending spree paid off, as the team is heading to the American League Division Series for the first time since 2015.
The Kansas City Royals bolstered their bullpen on Saturday, acquiring right-hander Hunter Harvey from the Washington Nationals in exchange for prospect Cayden Wallace and a competitive balance pick (No.
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo will likely sell pieces at the MLB trade deadline. The the club needs to be careful that its deadline moves don't cause more harm than good as it works its way back toward contention.
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