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Jonathon Long

Nearing return to baseball work

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March 8, 2026

Long has been diagnosed with a bruise and cleared of any structural issues with his left elbow, putting him on track to potentially return to baseball activities by the end of the week, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

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Jaxon Wiggins

Sent to minor-league camp

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March 8, 2026

The Cubs sent Wiggins to minor-league camp Sunday.

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Jordan Wicks

Headed for IL

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March 8, 2026

The Cubs announced Sunday that Wicks has been diagnosed with radial nerve irritation in his left forearm and will begin the season on the injured list, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

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Porter Hodge

IL bound with flexor strain

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March 8, 2026

The Cubs announced Sunday that Hodge has been diagnosed with a right flexor tendon strain and will be shut down from throwing for two weeks before being re-evaluated, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

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