Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Chicago Cubs put Ethan Roberts on the injured list?
Ethan Roberts was placed on the injured list with right forearm inflammation. This is actually his second IL stint of the season, as he was previously sidelined earlier in the year after a freak accident while working out.
How bad has Ethan Roberts been since May 31?
Roberts has been rough lately — since May 31 against the Cardinals, he has allowed 11 earned runs in 10.2 innings, good for a brutal 9.28 ERA. He also walked seven batters and struck out just seven in that span.
Who is replacing Ethan Roberts in the Cubs bullpen?
Right-hander Gavin Hollowell is stepping in to replace Roberts. The 28-year-old has appeared in four games and thrown 4.1 innings for the Cubs this season, giving up three runs on five hits including two home runs.
How many relief pitchers have the Cubs lost to the injured list recently?
The Cubs have lost three relievers in the past week alone — Phil Maton with a knee issue, Hoby Milner with appendicitis, and now Ethan Roberts with right forearm inflammation. Closer Daniel Palencia has also been out since June 15.
How many Cubs relievers from Opening Day are still in the current bullpen?
Just two — Caleb Thielbar and Jacob Webb are the only pitchers from the Cubs' Opening Day bullpen still active in the current relief corps. The team has completely burned through its pitching depth before even hitting the midway point of the season.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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