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Cubs Place Porter Hodge on Injured List After Six-Run Collapse

The Cubs are turning to Ethan Roberts in the bullpen following Hodge’s latest shoulder setback.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 04: Porter Hodge #37 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in a game against the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 04, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)

Overview

  • In Tuesday’s loss to the Twins in Minneapolis, Hodge allowed six runs on three homers and a walk in one-third of an inning.
  • Since reactivating in late June, he has posted a 6.85 ERA with 12 walks and six home runs allowed over 23.2 innings.
  • Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Hodge will return to the injured list due to a shoulder injury.
  • Right-hander Ethan Roberts has been recalled to the 26-man roster after a 2.74 ERA with Triple-A Iowa and a 5.40 ERA in nine major-league appearances.
  • The organization has initiated an internal mechanics review to identify the root causes of Hodge’s post-injury performance decline.