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Brewers expect Brandon Woodruff to rejoin the rotation during the Reds series after shoulder inflammation; Daniel Palencia is on the 15-day IL with a minor flexor strain. Elly De La Cruz and Pierce Johnson are starting rehab assignments in Triple-A, Emilio Pagan is nearing a rehab start after live-hitter work, and Nolan Gorman is working on swing changes in the minors with no timetable yet.
The Cubs placed right-hander Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain (retroactive to April 14). The move comes as Chicago’s pitching staff battles a run of injuries, with multiple relievers already on the IL or headed to surgery this season. Palencia, who has served as a closer and posted a solid line this year, was last seen Sunday; the Cubs did not announce a corresponding roster move, and backdating may allow a return in about 12 days if he recovers. The club will consider promoting Hollowell or Barnes to help close out games.
Baseball roundup: Palencia shines for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, Seiya Suzuki’s injury status and potential Opening Day implications, plus a flurry of Cubs bullets on spring training and roster talks.
During a game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia hit Willson Contreras with a pitch, leading to heated exchanges and benches clearing. Palencia remained focused and closed out the game successfully, while Contreras expressed regret over his reaction. The incident added intensity to the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry, which is expected to continue with upcoming games.