The Cubs announced they recalled right-handed pitchers Daniel Palencia and Keegan Thompson to the major leagues on Tuesday. In reciprocal, they placed Julian Merryweather on the 15-day IL with right knee tendinitis and optioned Jack Neely to Triple-A Iowa. Palencia holds a 6.55 ERA from 11 innings pitched (seven appearances) in the major leagues this season. He earned his first…

The Cubs called up right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez to the major league roster, the team announced on Friday. They also recalled Ethan Roberts, placed Keegan Thompson on the 15-day IL with a right rib fracture and designated recently signed Vinny Nettoli for assignment. López, 31, stirred league-wide controversy after throwing his glove into the Citi Field stands following an ejection…

The Chicago Cubs have made a pair of roster moves ahead of the second game of a three-game weekend series against the New York Mets, as the club announced reliever Keegan Thompson will return from the paternity list.

After leaving Friday afternoon’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning, Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks will be headed back to the injured list with a right oblique strain, the club announced Saturday.

The Cubs placed right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to a viral illness. They recalled left-handed pitcher Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa in reciprocal. Thompson is holding a 4.97 ERA through nine appearances on the bump this season. He’s struck out 19 total batters and walked just six this season. Thompson’s pitched through 12.2…

Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele will make his long-awaited return to the mound on Monday night, taking on the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field.

Keegan Thompson also helped secure the win, by pitching two scoreless innings, giving up only one walk while striking out three

After a rough start to his 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs have optioned right-handed reliever José Cuas to Triple-A Iowa, while recalling fellow righty Keegan Thompson to the big league club in his place, the team announced.

The Chicago Cubs made a series of roster moves on Sunday morning, including optioning pitcher Keegan Thompson and first baseman Matt Mervis to the minor leagues.

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated veteran right-handed reliever Brad Boxberger ahead of Friday afternoon’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while optioning reliever Keegan Thompson to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.