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Cubs Place Closer Daniel Palencia on 15-Day IL After Injury

BREAKING: The Chicago Cubs have officially placed closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list following a right shoulder strain. This urgent announcement comes just a day after Palencia struggled during the ninth inning of Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals.

During that pivotal game, Palencia entered with a 3-1 lead but faced five batters without recording an out. He surrendered two home runs, a triple, a single, and a walk, raising immediate concerns about his condition. Notably, Palencia’s four-seam fastball averaged 98.5 mph, a drop of 1.1 mph from his season average, while his splitter also fell to 86.8 mph, down 1.3 mph.

In his third major league season with the Cubs, the 25-year-old right-hander has achieved 22 saves in 25 chances and holds a 3.00 ERA despite a 1-6 record. His absence could significantly impact the Cubs’ playoff aspirations as they currently lead the National League wild card race by two games over San Diego.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed that Palencia will remain with the team during their three-game series in Atlanta while receiving treatment. “We’re just going to get the treatment and see how it responds over the next couple of days and then go from there,” Counsell stated.

In light of this development, the Cubs have recalled Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa to bolster their bullpen. The team is now left to navigate the critical stretch of the season without one of their key pitchers, raising questions about how they will adapt.

With the postseason rapidly approaching, every game counts, heightening the urgency for the Cubs to maintain their position in the playoff race. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the team manages this setback.

Stay tuned for further updates on Palencia’s recovery and the Cubs’ performance in the coming days.

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