"Jordan Wicks, a depth pitcher for the Cubs, has paused his throwing program while dealing with left forearm inflammation. Craig Counsell said an MRI showed "no UCL concerns." The club hopes Wicks' timeline is "days down, not weeks.""
"The Cubs are in a good place to withstand the inevitable pitching injury this spring, especially when it comes from the bottom of that depth. Their front-five are all currently healthy, they've got Justin Steele eyeing a mid-season return, and they've got a top prospect, Jaxon Wiggins, waiting at Triple-A."
"After enjoying an increase in velocity and even more movement on his secondary offerings back in 2024, Wicks hit the IL with a forearm strain after just five starts. He eventually came back in early June, but went right back on the shelf eight days later."
The Chicago Cubs possess significant starting pitching depth heading into 2026, with their front five of Edward Cabrera, Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, and Shota Imanaga all healthy. Additional depth includes Justin Steele returning mid-season, prospect Jaxon Wiggins at Triple-A, and swingmen Colin Rea and Javier Assad. Jordan Wicks, a depth pitcher and 2021 first-rounder, has paused his throwing program due to left forearm inflammation. An MRI showed no UCL concerns, with the Cubs hoping for a timeline measured in days rather than weeks. This represents another setback for Wicks, who previously struggled with injuries in 2024 after showing velocity improvements.
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