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Daniel Palencia

RP - Chicago Cubs

  • Age 26
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
Country: VEN
Rostered In ~82.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR)
P #76
Best / Worst
#37 / #101
ADP
#157

Eligibility

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Daniel Palencia opening season as Cubs closer

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed on Wednesday that Daniel Palencia will be the team's closer to open the season.

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.

Nicholas Rodriguez3 weeks ago
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Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
Draft#175#105#25319
Rest of Season ----
Dynasty #490#489#4891
ECR vs ADP
Projections
(2026 Season)
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Projections (2026 Season)
GGSWLSVBSHDIPHERHRBBKERAWHIP
64043272463.35226626723.741.23
Stats
Pitching Stats
SeasonTeamGGSWLSVIPHRERHRBBBB%KK%ERAWHIP
2023CHC27053028.122161431411.763327.734.451.27
2024CHC10001114.214111001217.391623.196.141.77
2025CHC540162252.24419175167.446128.372.911.14
History
Game Log
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Game Log
GameOPPScoreDECIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
Fri, Sep 26vs. STL--1.00000010.000.00
Wed, Sep 24vs. NYM--1.20000010.000.00
Sat, Sep 6vs. WSH--1.00000020.000.00
Tue, Sep 2vs. ATL-SV1.02000010.002.00
Game Schedule
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Game Schedule
GameOpp. Team
DateOppTimePitcherVBRMatchup
Thu, Mar 26thvs WSH2:20pm
Sat, Mar 28thvs WSH2:20pm
Sun, Mar 29thvs WSH2:20pm
Mon, Mar 30thvs LAA7:40pm