Jordan Wicks

Jordan Wicks will open the season on the injured list but could return to game action by mid-April.

Fantasy Impact

Wicks began mound work on March 16 but will open the season on the injured list as he continues to recover from radial nerve irritation in his left forearm. He finished the 2025 season with a 6.28 ERA and 1.74 WHIP across 14.1 innings.

Wicks (forearm) was diagnosed with radial nerve irritation in his left forearm over the weekend. The inflammation in his pitching arm has dissipated since the diagnosis.

Fantasy Impact

Mound work is scheduled for next week. Manager Craig Counsell previously indicated that Wicks would likely open the season on the injured list.

Jordan Wicks will open the 2026 on the injured list due to a nerve issue in his left arm.

Fantasy Impact

Wicks had his throwing program paused in late February due to inflammation in his forearm. He remains without a timetable to return.

Jordan Wicks resumed playing catch on Tuesday after pausing his throwing program for over a week due to left forearm inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

It remains unclear when Jordan Wicks will make his spring debut, but resuming his throwing program is a positive step forward. Given the recent setback, he could open the season in the minors, especially after posting a 6.28 ERA and 1.74 WHIP across 14.1 major league innings last season.

Wicks (forearm) appeared in eight games out of the bullpen for Chicago in 2025, striking out 13 against one walk across 14.1 innings. He surrendered 10 earned runs on 24 hits during that stretch.

Fantasy Impact

Manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Wicks has been diagnosed with left forearm inflammation. An MRI returned negative results, and the organization is optimistic the issue will not result in an extended absence. Wicks has not yet appeared in a Cactus League game this spring.