Daniel Palencia Plays Catch on Friday
Daniel Palencia (shoulder) played catch at Wrigley Field on Friday, according to Andy Martinez of Watch Marquee Sports. It's a notable step for Palencia, as it's the first time the closer has thrown a ball since he suffered a strained right shoulder on Sunday. Currently on the 15-day injured list, the 25-year-old is eligible to return to the big-league bullpen on Sept. 23, but it's unclear if he'll be ready by then. Before his injury, Palencia was serving as Chicago's primary ninth-inning man while posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 59:16 K:BB, and a career-high 22 saves in 51 innings pitched. Since he landed on the shelf, Andrew Kittredge has the Cubs' only save, but veteran Brad Keller could also factor into the short-term saves picture.
Source: Watch Marquee - Andy Martinez
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that right-handed reliever Source: Watch Marquee - Andy Martinez

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