Caleb Thielbar

Caleb Thielbar threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled for a high-intensity session on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Thielbar has not appeared in a big league game since April 23 against the Philadelphia Phillies after exiting early due to a hamstring strain. He is scheduled to throw a high-intensity bullpen session on Friday, with his next steps still to be determined. He is expected to rejoin the Chicago Cubs bullpen at some point this month.

The Cubs placed LHP Caleb Thielbar on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

Thielbar lands on the IL one day after he left his relief appearance early. He becomes the latest Cubs reliever to land on the injured list.

Cubs’ manager Craig Counsell told reporters Thursday that Caleb Thielbar exited in the ninth inning due to left hamstring tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Thielbar was removed after facing just one battery. It is possible he'll head for a stint on the injured list as the Cubs continue to lose relievers to injuries.

Caleb Thielbar left his relief appearance early on Thursday with an apparent leg injury.

Fantasy Impact

Thielbar allowed a home run to Adolis Garcia to open the ninth inning before he was removed. He'll likely continue to be evaluated after the game before an update is provided.

Caleb Thielbar recorded the final two outs for his second save of the season on Tuesday as the Cubs held on for a 7-4 win over the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Thielbar inherited runners on first and second with a run in and only one out in the ninth, but preserved the victory with a fly out to right and a pop-up to short. Thielbar has appeared in three games since the injury to closer, Daniel Palencia, and is 1-0 with two saves and in 2.2 scoreless innings. Thielbar is the clear frontrunner for save chances while Palencia is on the shelf. If you're looking for saves, it's time to grab him - at least for the short term.