Porter Hodge

The Cubs transferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge is out for the rest of the season. The move opens up a spot for Nicky Lopez on the Cubs 40-man roster.

Porter Hodge underwent reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge will miss the remainder of the 2026 season as he recovers, with an initial timetable for return of 12-14 months.

Porter Hodge will undergo season-ending UCL surgery on his right elbow.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge will be sidelined for the entire season. He will begin his rehab to return next season.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that the goal is for Porter Hodge to begin playing catch around April 1.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge continues to recover from a right flexor strain, which will force him to begin the season on the injured list. He is expected to begin playing catch in early April and could return to game action later that month. Hodge struggled in 2025, posting a 6.27 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 33 innings after an impressive rookie campaign in 2024, when he recorded a 1.88 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over 43 innings.

Cubs’ manager Craig Counsell told reporters Porter Hodge will begin the season on the injured list with a right elbow flexor strain.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge remains without a clear timetable to return. He was expected to open the season in a middle relief role in the Cubs bullpen.