Cubs Roster Shake-Up Ahead of Playoffs | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Cubs bullpen gets a major boost as Daniel Palencia returns Friday after rehab, striking out three in his latest outing, while Hoby Milner gears up for a Thursday start with Iowa. But the good news is mixed — Hunter Harvey’s return looks doubtful, and Ben Brown shows promising progress heading to Arizona for live batting. Meanwhile, Dansby Swanson faces a 4-6 week oblique layoff, missing the Seattle trip. With playoffs on the horizon, every injury update feels like a high-stakes game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…