Daniel Palencia opening season as Cubs closer
by Nicholas Rodriguez | Cubs Correspondent | Wed, Feb 11th 1:33pm EST
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed on Wednesday that Daniel Palencia will be the team's closer to open the season. (Jesse Rogers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact:
Palencia broke out in 2025, posting a 2.91 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 61 strikeouts and 16 walks across 52.2 innings. He converted 22 of 25 save opportunities and will handle ninth-inning duties to open the season. He is typically the 18th relief pitcher off the board in fantasy drafts, offering solid value, especially pitching on a team that won 92 games in 2025.
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