Daniel Palencia - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Heads back to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Palencia to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Just one day after being called up from Triple-A, Palencia will return to Iowa with the Cubs needing to open up a spot on the 28-man active roster for lefty Justin Steele (elbow), who will return from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Palencia struck out two over two perfect innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Oakland.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Palencia from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Palencia has collected a 7.11 ERA over nine appearances out of the Cubs' bullpen this season. The hard-throwing right-hander will give the club a fresh relief arm.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Iowa The Cubs optioned Palencia to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Palencia will end up as the Cubs' roster casualty as Shawn Armstrong, who was claimed off waivers from St. Louis on Friday, officially joins the active roster Saturday. Palencia appeared in two games for Chicago during his latest big-league stint, allowing two runs over 1.2 innings while striking out two batters and issuing four walks.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs recall relievers Daniel Palencia and Keegan Thompson while Julian Merryweather lands on the injured list PITTSBURGH - Right-hander Daniel Palencia has brought an adjusted mindset with him in his return to ...

AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Summoned to big leagues The Cubs recalled Palencia from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Palencia hasn't pitched well during his time with the big club this season, collecting a 6.55 ERA and 12:8 K:BB over 11 innings. Jack Neely was sent down in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Iowa The Cubs optioned Palencia to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Palencia was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday for the second game of a doubleheader versus the Cardinals. However, the 24-year-old did not make an appearance in his brief stint.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Cubs for Game 2 The Cubs recalled Palencia from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Palencia will join the big-league roster ahead of the second half of Saturday's twin bill against the Cardinals. The right-hander has been with Iowa since being activated from the IL on June 3. Ethan Roberts, who pitched two innings in Game 1, was optioned to Iowa in a corresponding move.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Palencia (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Iowa, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Palencia was placed on the IL on May 7 with a shoulder strain and will make his first in-game appearance since sustaining the injury. It's unclear how many rehab appearances Palencia will need before being able to return.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big club Palencia was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The right-hander failed to make the Cubs' Opening Day roster but will now join the MLB club with Julian Merryweather (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Palencia made his big-league debut last season and had a j4.45 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB across 28.1 innings out of the bullpen.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Could high-upside relievers Daniel Palencia and Luke Little play big roles for Chicago Cubs? MESA, Ariz. - Daniel Palencia did not need much of an introduction to manager Craig Counsell the first time they met. After all, the hard-th...

MARCH 13 • SACBEE.COM

MARCH 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to majors Palencia was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Impact Palencia was optioned to Iowa on Friday but will return due to Michael Fulmer (forearm) landing back on the injured list. Palencia posted a 4.09 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 22 innings in his first big-league stint.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Palencia to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Following the return of Marcus Stroman (ribs) from the injured list Friday, Palencia will be pushed off the active roster. The 23-year-old righty struggled heavily in the minors to start the year but was able to record a respectable 4.09 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 22 innings in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Improves to 4-0 Palencia (4-0) worked around two walks to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win in Thursday's 10-inning win over the Pirates.

Impact Palencia got into some trouble in the ninth inning but managed to keep his record spotless. The rookie earned a win in his MLB debut back on July 4 and he's now compiled a 4.30 ERA across 14.2 innings. Despite grabbing a few wins in relief, Palencia doesn't have a ton of fantasy appeal in his role in the middle of Chicago's bullpen.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in MLB debut Palencia (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Brewers. He allowed one hit and had no walks or strikeouts.

Impact After Adbert Alzolay blew a save in the ninth inning, the Cubs tuned to Palencia for the 10th and 11th frames. The 23-year-old was making his MLB debut but he managed to navigate the high-stress assignment on only 12 pitches and earn his first win in the process. Palencia had a 6.83 ERA across 29 innings this season between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa, though he's got a big fastball and could stick with the Cubs if he continues to pitch well out of the bullpen.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to big-league roster The Cubs selected Palencia's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Acquired from the Athletics two years ago in the Andrew Chafin trade, Palencia has posted a 6.83 ERA and 36:16 K:BB over 29 innings this season between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa. The 23-year-old has a big arm and had been unscored upon in five of his last six appearances with Iowa, boasting an 11:2 K:BB in 5.2 innings over that stretch.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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