Cubs Activate Daniel Palencia, Option Jordan Wicks

The Cubs placed Daniel Palencia on the injured list in early September due to a shoulder issue that occurred after he exited a game against the Nationals mid-outing. He has logged 51 innings this year with a 3.00 ERA and 59 strikeouts. Even before the injury, he appeared fatigued and less effective. After a few weeks off, he is now ready to help the Cubs close out the season before the playoffs.

In a corresponding move, they optioned lefty Jordan Wicks to the team’s Arizona training complex since Triple-A Iowa’s season is over. See the media release below for more.

The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the club optioned left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks to the Arizona complex.

Palencia, 25, landed on the injured list on Sept. 8 with a right shoulder strain. The righthander owns a 3.00 ERA (17 ER/51.0 IP) and has a team and career-high 22 saves in 25 opportunities this season. From May 21-Sept. 8, he owned the second-most saves in the National League (22). Palencia posted a 12-game (10.2 IP) streak of not allowing an earned run from June 26-Aug. 1. This season, he ranks in the 99th percentile in the majors in average fastball velocity (99.6 mph) and the 94th percentile in barrel percentage (4.5%).

Wicks, 26, is 0-1 with a 7.94 ERA (10 ER/11.1 IP) in seven games in relief for Chicago this season.

The Cubs play the New York Mets today at 7:05 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field in a game that can be seen on ESPN and heard on 670 the Score and, in Spanish, on WRTO 1200 AM.