Chicago Cubs
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Chicago Cubs pitching rotation.
ROTATION OUTLOOK
Chicago employs a six-man rotation to manage injuries and workloads. Steele's elbow surgery is the biggest concern, while Taillon and Boyd both carry Tommy John histories. The Cubs' depth strategy aims to mitigate risk.
KEY PITCHERS
Shota Imanaga
LHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Hamstring issues in 2025. Velocity concerns. Generally healthy first MLB season.
Durability Risk Profile
Imanaga had a strong debut season marred by minor hamstring and velocity issues.
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Edward Cabrera
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Elbow sprain in 2025. Returned late in season. History of arm injuries.
Durability Risk Profile
Cabrera battled elbow issues in 2025 but returned late in the year. His arm injury history makes him a moderate durability risk.
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Jameson Taillon
RHP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery history. Generally durable post-recovery. High career mileage.
Durability Risk Profile
Taillon has been remarkably durable since recovering from Tommy John surgery years ago.
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Justin Steele
LHP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Left elbow UCL revision surgery (April 2025). Expected to miss Opening Day. May/All-Star break return target. Resumed throwing October 2025.
Durability Risk Profile
Steele underwent elbow surgery in April 2025 and will miss Opening Day, targeting a May or All-Star break return.
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