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• Daniel Palencia: Expected to be activated from the IL on Friday in Seattle, though he likely won't step straight into the closer role right away.
• Dansby Swanson: Remains in rest mode and will not travel on the upcoming road trip.
• Ben Brown: Scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice session on Friday in Arizona following a solid Wrigley Field bullpen session.
• Justin Steele: Nearing live BP and on a similar progression track to Ben Brown as he works back from a flexor strain.
• Hoby Milner: Still on rehab assignment and scheduled to pitch again for Triple-A Iowa later this week.
• Gavin Hollowell: Currently throwing (shoulder), but his timeline is delayed after needing a longer shutdown period than originally planned.
• Hunter Harvey: Rehab is not trending well regarding his triceps issue, putting his return this season in question over the coming days.
• Riley Martin: Out for the remainder of the season with a flexor strain, with surgery remaining a potential consideration if recovery stalls.

Roster Moves:

-Edward Cabrera placed on the 15-day IL with right middle finger blister.

-Javier Assad recalled from Triple-A.

-Dansby Swanson placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain.

-Kevin Alcantara recalled from Triple-A.

-Owen Miller selected from Triple-A.

-James Triantos optioned to Triple-A.

Cubs fan and local photographer Sam Bernero has captured photos and tweeted updates about the following guys:

• Hoby Milner just arrived at Wrigley with his bag.
• Kevin Alcantara just arrived at Wrigley
• This is crazy..but now Javier Assad just arrived
• I am not sure who exactly he is but looks like it could be Owen Miller[?].
• Civali and Ryan Zeferjahn arrived with suitcases. Not sure what that means!!