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Roberts

Roberts’ latest stint with the Cubs lasted roughly 48 hours and didn’t include another relief appearance. The 28-year-old heads back to the minors to clear a roster spot for veteran starter Jameson Taillon.

Roberts returns to Chicago’s bullpen mix in the wake of closer Daniel Palencia hitting the injured list with a shoulder strain. The 28-year-old middle reliever has been hit hard in 10 appearances this season.

Roberts heads back to the minors after recording just two outs on Sunday in a relief outing against the Red Sox. The 28-year-old righty made just one appearance for the Cubs after being recalled back on July 9.

Roberts has been summoned to join Chicago’s bullpen mix with Porter Hodge heading to the injured list with a shoulder impingement. The 27-year-old righty has made nine relief appearances this season in the big leagues. He’ll operate in middle relief situations.

Roberts didn’t appear in a game in his short stint with the Cubs this time around. The 27-year-old will likely be back at some point, but for now he heads to Triple-A with Ryan Brasier (groin) activated off the injured list.

Roberts has a 5.40 ERA in 8 1/3 innings out of the Cubs pen this season. He’s at 4.85 in 42 2/3 career innings in relief since debuting with the Cubs in 2022.

Roberts returns to the minors ahead of Sunday night’s matchup against the Phillies after making nine relief appearances for the Cubs since early April.

Roberts finished last year in the Cubs pen, winding up with a 3.71 ERA in 26 2/3 innings, but he was a surprisingly early cut this spring, getting sent down on March 7. He’s back in the majors now after throwing 4 1/3 scoreless innings with an 8/0 K/BB for Iowa, though it might be a short stay.

A little bit of a surprise as Roberts was effective for Chicago at the end of the 2024 season. He had a 6.75 ERA in the Cactus League, however, and Roberts will now likely be an up-and-down option for the Cubs in 2025.

Roberts provides the Cubs with a fresh arm heading into Tuesday’s game against the Reds. The 27-year-old righty has tossed six scoreless appearances in seven appearances this season a the highest level.