Palencia Back with Gasolina Heat | MLB News

Daniel Palencia is back on the mound for the Cubs, igniting fans with his Instagram return post set to “Gasolina.” Activated from the 60-day IL, the hard-throwing righty replaces Javier Assad in Triple-A Iowa to make room. After battling oblique and elbow strains, Palencia says he’s feeling like a new pitcher — confident, ready to unleash his heat. Manager Craig Counsell plans a gradual ramp-up, prioritizing innings over high-leverage roles, while Jacob Webb handles closer duties. Palencia, who posted a 2.91 ERA and 22 saves last season, is eager to contribute in any role. The move wasn’t about Assad’s performance — he’s been solid — but roster flexibility. Meanwhile, Gabriel Arias joins the roster for shortstop depth as Dansby Swanson recovers and Matt Shaw heals from hand surgery.

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