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Hoerner went 4-for-5 with a home run, two total runs and four total RBI on Monday in a 7-3 win against St. Louis.
Hoerner's RBI came on a two-run single in the fifth inning and a two-run homer in the ninth. The veteran infielder continued what has been a scorching second half so far -- over 10 games since the All-Star break, he's batting .432 (19-for-44), with two four-hit performances during that span. Though his homer Monday was just his second extra-base hit among the 19 knocks, he's plated 10 runs across that 10-game stretch.
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Cubs' Alex Bregman: Racks up four hits in win
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Bregman went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, three total runs and two total RBI in a 7-3 win against the Cardinals on Monday.
Bregman helped Chicago get off to a fast start with a run-scoring double in the first inning. He added a solo homer to right field in the third and ended the contest with four hits, his most in a game since he went 5-for-5 versus the Rays in April of last year. Bregman entered Monday in a 1-for-16, four-game stretch at the plate, so the huge performance was a welcome sight for his fantasy managers. Even after Monday's big effort, the veteran third baseman is on pace for a career-worst .705 OPS.
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Cubs' David Peterson: Solid again Monday
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Peterson (6-7) earned the win over St. Louis on Monday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 5.2 innings.
Peterson was far from dominant, but he finished one out shy of a quality start and picked up his second straight win. The lefty gave up just one extra-base hit -- a Jose Fermin solo homer -- and got nine of his 17 outs on grounders. Peterson was mauled by the Cardinals for 10 runs over 3.2 innings the last time he faced them July 3, so his outing Monday was a promising indication that he's figured some things out. While he still carries a poor 5.80 ERA on the campaign, Peterson has allowed just three earned runs over 17.1 frames across his past three starts to build some security around his rotation spot, at least in the short term. He's lined up to make his next start at home against the Yankees.
Cubs' Josiah Hartshorn: Showcasing pop at new level
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Hartshorn is slashing .283/.378/.533 with 11 home runs across 49 games since getting promoted to High-A South Bend earlier this season.
Hartshorn was playing well for Single-A Myrtle Beach to start the season, sporting an .884 OPS and blasting five home runs across 39 games. However, the 19-year-old has taken things to another level since his promotion to South Bend back on May 26. Hartshorn is showing off the power potential that makes him an intriguing prospect, and he could continue to climb quickly through Chicago's organization in the next few years if he keeps swinging the bat like this.
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Cubs' Jefferson Rojas: Playing well at Double-A
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Through 85 games with Double-A Knoxville, Rojas is slashing .269/.335/.464 with 14 stolen bases, 15 home runs and 57 RBI.
Rojas made the jump from High-A to Double-A in 2025 as a 20-year-old, and he had some growing pains at the higher level, finishing with a .164 batting average and .484 OPS in 39 games. It's been a different story for the talented youngster this season, as he's showing off a dynamic mix of power and speed, and he's already set new professional bests in home runs and RBI. Rojas is probably still a year or two away from the majors, but the top prospect is flashing his potential and could earn a promotion to Triple-A at some point.
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Cubs' Edward Cabrera: Ready for rehab assignment
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Cabrera (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell relayed Monday that Cabrera will likely need three rehab starts before rejoining the rotation, which would put the right-hander on track to return to the majors in mid-August. Cabrera landed on the 15-day injured list in late June due to a left hamstring injury. In his 14 starts before the injury, he had a 5-4 record with a 5.10 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 65:29 K:BB over 72.1 innings.
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Cubs' Pedro Ramirez: Taking seat Monday
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Ramirez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Though he'll cede his spot to Miguel Amaya on Monday, Ramirez appears to be emerging as a regular in the Chicago lineup. He had started in six of the Cubs' previous eight contests, going 11-for-25 with four doubles, two walks, one stolen base, six RBI and five runs during that stretch.
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Cubs' Andrew Wantz: Summoned to big leagues
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The Cubs selected Wantz's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.
Wantz will provide the Chicago bullpen with a fresh arm capable of covering multiple frames after the Cubs needed three relievers to handle the final four innings of Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates. The 30-year-old righty made one appearance in the big leagues with the Rays earlier in 2026 but has otherwise spent the entire season at the Triple-A level, where he's produced a 5.63 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB over 48 innings.
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Cubs' Jameson Taillon: DFA'd by Chicago
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The Cubs designated Taillon for assignment Monday.
Taillon has been a staple in the Chicago rotation for the last three-plus seasons, but the 34-year-old right-hander declined precipitously in 2026. His 5.92 ERA over his 15 starts was by far the worst mark of his career, and most of Taillon's underlying metrics (5.86 xERA, 4.53 SIERA) didn't point to a major turnaround in his performance even if his bloated 21.4 HR/FB% had returned to a more normal level. Rather than moving Taillon to a bullpen role, the Cubs will drop him from the 40-man roster and look to find a taker for him via trade. However, Chicago would presumably have to eat a significant amount of the money remaining on Taillon's $18 million salary for 2026 to facilitate any deal. If the Cubs can't work out a trade, Taillon will be exposed to waivers and would likely be released once he clears.
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Cubs' Trent Thornton: Works eighth inning Sunday
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Thornton (heel) struck out two batters and allowed one hit over a scoreless inning of relief in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates.
Thornton was forced out of his prior appearance in Monday's 8-6 extra-inning loss to Detroit when he was struck on the left foot by a comebacker, with the reliever later getting diagnosed with a heel contusion. He was able to avoid a stint on the injured list, and after a few days of rest and recovery, Thornton stepped in to pitch a scoreless eighth inning in the Cubs' final game in Pittsburgh. Thornton has ascended into a key late-inning role in an injury-plagued Cubs bullpen, but he could fall down the pecking order soon. Daniel Palencia (elbow) is close to beginning a rehab assignment and could be back from the injured list before the middle of August, and Chicago could also add another high-leverage piece or two to its bullpen ahead of next Monday's trade deadline.
Taillon (2-6) took the loss Sunday against the Pirates, allowing seven runs on six hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out three.
Taillon was clobbered by the Pittsburgh bats Sunday, serving up three home runs and a double as well. The 34-year-old right-hander has been stung by the long ball all year long -- he's tied with Zack Littell and Aaron Nola for the National League lead with 25 homers allowed despite making six fewer appearances than those other two hurlers. Taillon is set to bring a 5.92 ERA, his career-worst mark, 1.36 WHIP and 68:27 K:BB over 76 innings into a tough matchup against the Yankees.
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Cubs' Dansby Swanson: Stays locked in Sunday
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Swanson went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates.
Swanson tallied his second straight multi-hit performance, and he has four of them across his last six games. After a slow start to the season, the veteran shortstop is turning things around with a .286/.315/.486 slash line in 19 contests this month. Swanson is also approaching another 20-20 campaign with 16 home runs and 14 stolen bases, and his ability to hit for power and swipe bags has propped up his fantasy value even while his batting average languished.
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Cubs' Pedro Ramirez: Stays hot Sunday
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Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates.
Making the start at third base in place of Alex Bregman, Ramirez extended his hitting streak to seven games and raised his season batting average above .300 in the process. The 22-year-old has four multi-hit efforts during his hitting streak, and he's making it increasingly hard for the Cubs to keep him out of the lineup. Bregman should still cover the hot corner most days moving forward, but Ramirez can also slot in as the DH, and his fantasy value is starting to trend upward thanks to his hot bat.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Homers in loss Sunday
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Suzuki went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates.
Suzuki entered the ninth inning 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, but he salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective with his 18th home run of the season with one out and one on. The slugging outfielder now has three long balls across his last six games, and he's up to 58 RBI this year in 89 contests overall. Suzuki is once again leading the charge for Chicago offensively.
Bregman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
After going 0-for-12 with two walks and four strikeouts in the past three games, the veteran third baseman will exit the lineup Sunday to end a run of 25 consecutive starts. Rookie Pedro Ramirez will step in at the hot corner for the series finale as Bregman's season-long OPS is down to .682 through 102 contests.
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Cubs' Daniel Palencia: Closing in on rehab assignment
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Palencia (elbow) is scheduled to throw an up-and-down bullpen session Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Counsell noted that Palencia felt great after completing a side session Sunday, prompting the Cubs to clear the right-hander to take another small step forward Tuesday with a bullpen session that more closely simulates a game. Assuming that goes well, Palencia could face hitters in live batting practice later in the week before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment in the first week of August. The 26-year-old has been on the shelf since June 16 due to a mild right flexor strain, after he had previously missed about three weeks earlier in the season on account of a lat strain.
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