SEATTLE — The Chicago Cubs bullpen has "La Gasolina" back.
The Cubs activated right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned right-hander Javier **** ad to Triple-A Iowa.
Palencia isn't expected to slide back into the closer role immediately as the Cubs look to ease him back with a focus on his workload. The 26-year-old has been limited to 16 2/3 innings in 19 big league appearances this year because of an oblique strain and a flexor strain. The latter had sidelined Palencia since June 16.
"For me, having this opportunity to be part of this and to have the chance to help the team is awesome for me," Palencia said Friday. "Like, that's what I want to be. I want to be part of this thing.
"I'm here to help my team, and I'm here open to every opportunity. I just want to pitch. Just want to be that guy, you know? That guy you can trust."
#Cubs #want
The Cubs activated right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned right-hander Javier **** ad to Triple-A Iowa.
Palencia isn't expected to slide back into the closer role immediately as the Cubs look to ease him back with a focus on his workload. The 26-year-old has been limited to 16 2/3 innings in 19 big league appearances this year because of an oblique strain and a flexor strain. The latter had sidelined Palencia since June 16.
"For me, having this opportunity to be part of this and to have the chance to help the team is awesome for me," Palencia said Friday. "Like, that's what I want to be. I want to be part of this thing.
"I'm here to help my team, and I'm here open to every opportunity. I just want to pitch. Just want to be that guy, you know? That guy you can trust."
#Cubs #want
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