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Coming into the 2025 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs thought they had the backend of their bullpen figured out with the addition of Ryan Pressly, joining 2024 breakout performer Porter Hodge.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Report: Cubs DFA Vidal Bruján

The Cubs have reportedly DFA’d utility man, Vidal Bruján. They did this in response to recalling C/DH Moisés Ballesteros from Triple-A Iowa. The final move they made in this roster change was reinstating Porter Hodge from the injured list to Triple-A.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / July 15

Struggling Chicago Cubs Reliever Ends Up Back On IL

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Porter Hodge is heading back to the injured list for the second time this season. After missing time earlier this season with an oblique strain, Hodge struggled in his return and is heading back to the shelf with a right shoulder impingement.

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Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / July 11

Struggling Chicago Cubs Reliever Ends Up Back on IL

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Cubs Pitching Depth Suffers as Young Reliever Goes Back on IL

According to Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday that reliever Porter Hodge would be placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Report: Porter Hodge Placed on IL; Ethan Roberts Recalled

As of July 9th, Porter Hodge has been placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder impingement. In response to this, Ethan Roberts is being recalled from Triple-A Iowa.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs have ‘eyes’ on Boston Red Sox pitcher: Report

The Chicago Cubs lost another pitcher to injury this week, as Craig Counsell revealed on Wednesday that the team is placing relief pitcher Porter Hodge on the injured list for a shoulder issue following a contest where he gave up six earned runs to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Chicago Cubs make roster move on pitcher after giving up 6 earned runs

The Chicago Cubs made a roster move on Wednesday following an 8-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in front of 30,384 fans at Target Field. The Cubs’ bullpen and lack of hitting ended the four-game winning streak the team enjoyed before Tuesday night.

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Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

Cubs Option Ben Brown to Triple-A, Activate Porter Hodge

After many rough starts for the Chicago Cubs, Ben Brown has finally been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, right-hander Porter Hodge was reinstated from the injured list.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Cubs option veteran pitcher amid up-and-down season

Reliever Porter Hodge was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 21

Cubs Star Reliever Has Brutal Showing in Triple-A Rehab Appearance

The Chicago Cubs have performed much better as a bullpen over the last month or two, however it appears they are still going to be a ways away from getting one of their best arms back from the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 13

Cubs Deliver Another Positive Injury Update on Missing Star Pitchers

The Chicago Cubs have had to weather the storm of injuries this year to a pitching staff that was already fairly thin even when healthy. After a season-ending injury to Justin Steele and a significant issue to Shota Imanaga's hamstring, the starting rotation has been exposed a bit over the last six weeks or so since Imanaga has hit the shelf.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 9

Chicago Cubs manager provides update on key pitcher’s injury

The Chicago Cubs are awaiting the return of a couple of key pitchers injured during May. Shota Imanaga suffered a hamstring injury on May 4. Porter Hodge was placed on the injured list on May 18 with an oblique injury, but suffered a further setback with a hip impingement issue.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 7

Regression of Talented Relief Pitcher Has Desperately Hurt Cubs Bullpen This Season

It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Chicago Cubs, but the team isn't perfect despite having one of the best records in baseball. Coming into the year, expectations were much higher than they have been in recent years for the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 3

Cubs Injury Update On Star Reliever Less Than Ideal as Bullpen Comes Together

The Chicago Cubs are a team continuing to prove week after week that they are capable of huge things this season, though like anyone else there are still weaknesses.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Cubs’ Craig Counsell provides key injury update on Porter Hodge

The Chicago Cubs are navigating a challenging period with several key pitchers sidelined due to injuries. Among them is reliever Porter Hodge, who has been on the 15-day injured list since May 20 with a left oblique strain.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Cubs Receive Promising News on Injured 2.89 ERA Reliever

The Chicago Cubs' bullpen has not performed well this season, and it recently lost one of its top arms to the injured list. Chicago placed right-handed relief pitcher Porter Hodge on the 15-day IL on Tuesday with a sore left oblique muscle.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago Cubs call up 5.40 ERA pitcher to replace Porter Hodge

On Tuesday morning, Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer hinted that the team would make a minor transaction on Tuesday for the bullpen, as Porter Hodge is headed to the 15-day injured list with an oblique issue.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 20

Oblique Injury Nabs Another Chicago Cubs Player

The Chicago Cubs are sending their third player to the injured list due to an oblique injury. The team announced that Porter Hodge is heading to the 15-day IL with a left oblique injury, making him the third Chicago Cub to be sidelined in 2025 with an oblique injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 20

Cubs Manager Drops Health Updates on Shota Imanaga, Porter Hodge

The Chicago Cubs are off to a high-quality start in 2025, putting up a 28-20 record and sitting atop the National League Central. This has been fueled by a mix of talent and strong depth, which has been tested in the early month and a half of the season, with injuries beginning to pile up for the club.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 20

Cubs Allow Walk Off to Marlins, Lose Porter Hodge to Oblique Injury

The Chicago Cubs suffered one of their worst losses of the 2025 season on Monday, allowing the Marlins to complete a walk-off victory in the ninth. The

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 23

Chicago Cubs pitcher had sudden procedure done on knee

The Chicago Cubs appeared to make a surprising move on Wednesday night when they turned to Porter Hodge to close out their contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / October 11, 2024

Cubs Rookie Reliever is Contract-Worthy After Stellar Season

Porter Hodge‘s stellar first season for the Chicago Cubs shows the rookie reliever is contract-worthy. In a bullpen that lacked both velocity and depth, Hodge was a much-needed midseason addition.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 8, 2024

Chicago Cubs Relief Pitcher Emerges As Top Rookie of 2024

The Chicago Cubs ended a disappointing 2024 campaign, as they missed the playoffs and were pretty far back from the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. This season, the Cubs were by no means a bad team, but they certainly were an inconsistent one that lacked some offseason punch at times.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 11, 2024

Cubs closer Porter Hodge pitches through heart scare

Chicago Cubs closer Porter Hodge pitched through an elevated heart rate on Tuesday night as he earned a save against the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Craig Counsell said.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17, 2024