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Who is Cubs' new closer? Chicago has replacement plan for injured Daniel Palencia
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs announced that Daniel Palencia is going to the injured list due to a left oblique strain, prompting a change in their closer role. The team is considering several options, including a couple of left-handed pitchers, to fill the position.
Key points
- Daniel Palencia is on the injured list.
- He has a left oblique strain.
- The Cubs are looking for a new closer.
- Hunter Harvey and Phil Maton are also injured.
- Left-handed pitchers are potential replacements.
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The Chicago Cubs were dealt some tough news on Friday, with the announcement from the Cubs that Daniel Palencia was headed to the injured list due to a left oblique strain.
The flame-throwing righty is going to miss some time this season, as the Cubs are now forced to change their closer role this season.
But, with Hunter Harvey and Phil Maton on the injured list as well, who will be the new closer in Chicago? The Cubs have a few options, with a pair of lefties the most likely recipients of the closer spots.
What Cubs could do to replace Daniel Palencia
With the Team Valenzuela WBC hero in Palencia landing on the injured list, the Cubs will have to turn to a new reliever in the closer role.
Caleb Thielbar, the 39-year-old lefty veteran who has some closing experience in his career, is an option. He has a 3.00 ERA in seven outings this season, with eight strikeouts and a 1.333 WHIP in 6.0 innings of work.
Hoby Milner, another veteran lefty, is also a closer replacement option. He has a 2.16 ERA this season with one strikeout across eight games and 8.1 innings of work. The 35-year-old doesn't have much closing experience, but it's not completely foreign.
Q&A
Who will replace Daniel Palencia as the Cubs' closer?
The Cubs are evaluating several options, with a couple of left-handed pitchers likely to take over the closer role.
What injury did Daniel Palencia sustain?
Daniel Palencia is on the injured list due to a left oblique strain.
How long is Daniel Palencia expected to be out?
The exact duration of Daniel Palencia's absence has not been specified, but he is expected to miss some time this season.
