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The Chicago Cubs will have to navigate the rest of the 2025 season without their ace Justin Steele. After initially being diagnosed with tendinitis in his throwing elbow, he got a second opinion that revealed he needed UCL reconstruction surgery.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 16

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Morgan, Rodriguez, Sanchez

Several teams got good news from the injury report on April 15. The Marlins got back outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the injured list, while the Reds returned several key pieces.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 15

Chicago Cubs lose another pitcher due to elbow injury

The Chicago Cubs have had a series of unfortunate injury news pop up during their West Coast trip. The Cubs learned they lost starting pitcher Justin Steele for the remainder of the season as he has to undergo Tommy John surgery to repair his left elbow.

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 15

Eli Morgan Hits the Injured-List Amid a Flurry of Bullpen Moves

While the offense has been a juggernaut to begin the season, the bullpen has been sketchy for the Chicago Cubs. The circle of trust remains rather thin as the group is a hodgepodge of inconsistency. RHP Eli Morgan was the first of many moves to occur on Tuesday, and he will be heading to the injured list due to an elbow injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 15

Cubs Struggling Reliever Expected to Hit IL After Latest Dreadful Performance

The Chicago Cubs had a hot streak halted on Monday night with a dominant loss against the San Diego Padres to open the series out West after entering the game having won nine of their previous 12 games.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 15

Chicago Cubs: Elbow woes strikes pitching staff yet again

The Chicago Cubs recently found out that ace Justin Steele will need season ending surgery to repair the flexor tendon and address the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / March 29

Cubs’ Bullpen Reinforcements: Eli Morgan’s Promising Start

The Chicago Cubs now have a 1-4 record. This follows last night’s loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the second game of their four-game series. While the Cubs prepare to rebound in game three with Shota Imanaga on the mound.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / March 27

Cubs Recall Eli Morgan, Ryan Brasier Heads to Injured List

The Chicago Cubs are already recalling middle-reliever Eli Morgan, with setup man Ryan Brasier set to start the season on the injured list with a groin strain. Morgan was optioned to Triple-A Iowa last Thursday after tossing a scoreless outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo series.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / March 21

Chicago Cubs Option Two Pitchers to Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs return to Arizona. They have completed a two-game opening series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Today, they continue Cactus League play.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Cubs Make Two Roster Moves Ahead of 2025 MLB Season

The Chicago Cubs have optioned a pair of pitchers, Eli Morgan and Jordan Wicks, to triple-A Iowa. Both players were on the 26-man Tokyo series roster. The report comes from Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network: The Wicks news should come as no surprise to Cubs fans.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / March 20

Chicago Cubs Option Eli Morgan and Jordan Wicks to Iowa

The Chicago Cubs just narrowed down the fifth starting pitcher job and trimmed the bullpen by optioning Jordan Wicks and Eli Morgan to Triple-A Iowa. Wicks going down is not a surprise.

MLB News / Let's Go Tribe! / March 19

Checking in on Slade Cecconi, Eli Morgan and Connor Gillispie

Morning N&N for March 19 It was a rough first inning for the Guardians last night. Luis “LL” Ortiz started by walking two batters. Then he induced a ground ball to second base, and luckily the Guardians had Andres Gimen—oops, nope the Guardians did not have Andres Gimenez there to turn an inning-ending double play.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Bullpen outlook for Cubs

There are plenty of candidates for the remaining spots, the bulk of whom are on the 40-man roster already.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 30

Chicago Cubs Add Another Bullpen Option, Sign Ben Heller to Minor League Deal

Following two years of having an unreliable bullpen that cost them a spot in the playoffs twice, the Chicago Cubs made sure to address those issues early and often this offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 26

Chicago Cubs 'Probably Out' On High-Profile Free Agents This Offseason

After the Chicago Cubs got out to a fast start this offseason to address their bullpen needs by trading for rising star reliever Eli Morgan and signing a former first-round pick to a deal, they also were able to trade for Matt Thaiss to be their backup catcher.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 23

Non-Tendered Closer Would Be Perfect Fit for Chicago Cubs Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs are expected to improve their bullpen this winter, something the front office already did with their trade to acquire Eli Morgan. There are names on the market who have been free agents since the World Series ended, but others have become available after being non-tendered on Friday.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 22

Why Guardians, Cubs Recent Trade Is Win For Both Teams

The Cleveland Guardians swung their first trade of the offseason on Wednesday afternoon, sending right-handed reliever Eli Morgan to the Chicago Cubs for High-A prospect Alfonsin Rosario.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Chicago Cubs Add Bullpen Arm In Trade With Cleveland Guardians

The Chicago Cubs agreed on a trade that is sending their 21st-ranked prospect to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Reliever Eli Morgan. Morgan had a stellar 2024 in limited work for the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardians after bouncing between the starting rotation and bullpen for his first three major league seasons.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 21

Guardians Have Perfect Trade Target in Cubs' Star Outfielder

The Cleveland Guardians have already pulled off one trade with the Chicago Cubs this offseason. Eli Morgan was shipped out to the Cubs in exchange for a minor leaguer.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 20

Cubs land Angels catcher in 2nd trade of day

The Chicago Cubs have not been afraid to shake things up during the 2024 MLB offseason. Chicago acquired Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Eli Morgan on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Cubs Swing Trade with AL Central Club, Add Pitching Depth

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their bullpen on Wednesday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Cubs will acquire reliever Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians.