Cubs reinstate RHP Ethan Roberts from IL while Hunter Harvey has setback in his recovery

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The Chicago Cubs have reinstated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the injured list, while reliever Hunter Harvey faces a setback in his recovery from triceps inflammation, requiring a four-week shutdown.

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Ethan Roberts reinstated from the 15-day injured list
Hunter Harvey experiences a setback in recovery
Harvey's injury requires a four-week shutdown
Gavin Hollowell optioned to Triple-A Iowa
Caleb Thielbar progresses in recovery from hamstring strain

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the 15-day injured list Friday, the same day manager Craig Counsell said reliever Hunter Harvey had a setback in his recovery from right triceps inflammation that has sidelined him for a month. Roberts returned after being out since April 13 because of a cut on his right middle finger. To make room on the active roster, right-hander Gavin Hollowell was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Counsel said Hunter during a bullpen session Thursday experienced similar symptoms to what caused his initial injury. An MRI on the right-hander showed a stress reaction in the upper triceps and shoulder. “So that's a shutdown for the next four weeks,” said Counsell, adding that Hunter was headed to their Arizona facility. “We're going to have him stop and restart.” Caleb Thielbar, a left-handed reliever, threw a bullpen session Friday. He has been out since April 24 with a left hamstring strain. Counsell said Thielbar's bullpen went well and that the lefty will probably throw another “touch-and-feel” session Sunday. The next steps would be throwing live batting practice session next week and then a rehab stint. “Then, we should decide and be in pretty good shape at that point," Counsell said. \\\_ AP MLB:

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What injury did Hunter Harvey sustain and what is the recovery plan?

Hunter Harvey is dealing with right triceps inflammation and a stress reaction in the upper triceps and shoulder, requiring a four-week shutdown before restarting his recovery.

When did Ethan Roberts return from the injured list?

Ethan Roberts was reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Friday after being out since April 13 due to a cut on his right middle finger.

Who was optioned to make room for Ethan Roberts on the Cubs' roster?

Right-hander Gavin Hollowell was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to make room for Ethan Roberts on the active roster.

Cubs reinstate RHP Ethan Roberts from IL while Hunter Harvey has setback in his recovery

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