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Who will step up for Cubs with Palencia out?

April 20, 2026 01:22 PM

Eric Samulski reacts to Cubs closer Daniel Palencia being placed on the 15-day IL with an oblique injury and analyzes who Chicago could send to the mound in his absence.

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