Cubs Place Pitcher Harvey on IL, Call Up Barnes

Chicago makes roster moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Pirates

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:22pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the motion of a baseball pitcher, with his body broken down into overlapping geometric shapes in shades of navy, green, and orange, conveying the challenges the Cubs' pitching staff is facing with injuries.The Cubs' pitching staff faces a growing list of injuries, forcing the team to shuffle its roster and rely on new faces to fill key roles.Chicago Today

The Chicago Cubs have placed pitcher Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation. In a corresponding move, the team has selected the contract of pitcher Charlie Barnes from their Triple-A affiliate in Iowa.

Why it matters

The Cubs' bullpen and rotation have been hit hard by injuries early in the season, making these roster moves crucial to maintaining depth and competitiveness as they navigate a tough early-season schedule.

The details

Harvey has struggled in his four appearances this season, posting a 6.75 ERA. Barnes, who spent the last four seasons pitching in Korea's KBO, has impressed in his brief time with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, recording a 2.38 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings.

  • On Sunday, the Cubs placed Harvey on the 15-day injured list.
  • In a corresponding move, the Cubs selected the contract of Barnes from Triple-A Iowa.

The players

Hunter Harvey

A Cubs pitcher who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.

Charlie Barnes

A pitcher who the Cubs selected the contract of from their Triple-A affiliate in Iowa, where he has impressed with a 2.38 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings.

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What’s next

The Cubs and Pirates will finish their three-game series on Sunday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will then hit the road for a brief three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies before returning home to face the Mets and Phillies.

The takeaway

The Cubs' early-season injury woes have forced them to dip into their minor league depth, with the call-up of Barnes representing an opportunity for the young pitcher to contribute at the major league level as the team navigates a challenging schedule.