"Cubs right-hander Hunter Harvey has hit a setback in his recovery from triceps inflammation, as an MRI revealed a stress reaction in his triceps area. Manager Craig Counsell shared the details with reporters (including Gordon Edes of the Chicago Sun-Times) yesterday, including the news that Harvey will be out of action for at least another month."
"Harvey's last game was on April 8, so he has already missed over a month of action. His current placement on the 15-day injured list began on April 9, and it seems quite likely the Cubs will shift Harvey to the 60-day IL whenever they need to open a 40-man roster spot. (60-day IL stints are backdated to the start of a player's initial placement on the 15-day IL.)"
"It makes for yet another extended absence for a pitcher whose career has unfortunately been defined by injuries. Harvey has tossed 189 innings over 186 games since making his Major League debut in 2019, as a variety of ailments both delayed his arrival in the bigs and then put his career frequently on hold once he finally made it to the Show. In 2025, Harvey tossed only 10 2/3 innings with the Royals due to both a teres major strain and then a Grade 2 adductor strain."
"When he has been able to pitch, Harvey has delivered solid results - a 3.07 ERA, 27.4% strikeout rate, and 6.5% walk rate over 161 1/3 innings with the Nationals and Royals from 2022-25. The Cubs took a flier on Harvey by signing him to a one-year, $6.5MM free agent deal last winter, but he posted only a 6.75 ERA over four innings and appearances before his triceps issue arose. There's still time for Harvey to make good on that investment, even if mid-June seems like his earliest possible return date."
Hunter Harvey’s recovery from triceps inflammation has worsened after an MRI revealed a stress reaction in his triceps area. He will be out of action for at least another month, extending an absence that began after his last game on April 8. His current 15-day injured list placement started April 9, and the Cubs may move him to the 60-day injured list when they need a 40-man roster spot. Harvey’s career has been repeatedly interrupted by injuries, including limited 2025 innings due to teres major and adductor strains. When healthy, he has produced solid pitching results, including a 3.07 ERA and strong strikeout and walk rates from 2022-25. The Cubs also activated Ethan Roberts from the 15-day IL, but multiple pitchers remain on injured lists.
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