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Updated May 19, 2026
Cubs right-hander Hunter Harvey suffered a setback in his recovery from right triceps inflammation. An MRI revealed a stress reaction in the triceps area after he experienced abnormal soreness during a bullpen session. He will be shut down for at least another four weeks. Harvey has already missed over a month of action since his last game on April 8. This is part of a troubling pattern for Harvey, whose career has been defined by injuries. He has had 12+ IL stints in his career prior to signing with the Cubs. In 2025, he pitched only 10 2/3 innings with the Royals due to a teres major strain and Grade 2 adductor strain. With the Cubs in 2026, he posted a 6.75 ERA over four innings before the triceps issue arose.
Strengths
- + Solid career ERA of 3.07 when healthy
- + Strong strikeout rate of 27.4% in recent seasons
- + Low walk rate of 6.5% demonstrates control
- + Blazing fastball velocity
Weaknesses
- - Chronic injury history with 12+ IL stints prior to 2026
- - Stress reaction in triceps is a pre-fracture injury indicating overuse
- - Extended absence already exceeding one month
- - Poor early performance with Cubs (6.75 ERA in 4 innings)
- - Repeated triceps issues suggest underlying structural concerns
- - Career defined by injuries limiting availability
- - Minimal innings pitched in recent seasons (10 2/3 in 2025, 4 in 2026)
Injury Status: IL-60
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Hunter Ensley is a outfielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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