Cubs reinstate RHP Ethan Roberts from IL while Hunter Harvey has setback in his recovery
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar throws against the New York Mets during the 10th inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 19, 2026. Credit: AP/Nam Y. Huh
ARLINGTON, Texas — 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.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks to the mound to make a pitching change during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Chicago. Credit: AP/Erin Hooley
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