Chicago Cubs Injuries

Dec 11
Justin Steele

Justin SteeleSP

StatusOut
Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed this week that Steele (elbow) will not be ready for the start of next season, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.
Dec 9
Kohl Franklin

Kohl FranklinSP

StatusOut
Franklin underwent surgery on his right elbow Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Ben Heller

Ben HellerRP

StatusOut
The Cubs signed Heller to a minor-league contract Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Oct 16
Kevin Alcantara

Kevin AlcantaraRF

StatusOut
Alcantara will undergo core muscle surgery Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Oct 2
Brandon Birdsell

Brandon BirdsellRP

StatusOut
Birdsell is scheduled to undergo season-ending elbow surgery, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.