Daniel Palencia is a right-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
In 2026, Palencia has posted a 2.70 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 16.2 innings pitched.
Daniel made his MLB debut on July 4, 2023 and was born in San Carlos, Venezuela.
Daniel Palencia — 2026 Pitching Stats
2.70ERA
2-1W-L
19SO
1.38WHIP
16.2IP
-FIP
-xFIP
-SIERA
10.26K/9
3.24BB/9
-WAR
19G
-GS
3SV
17H
2HR
6BB
Daniel Palencia — 2026 Statcast Data
96.6Avg Velocity
102.5Max Velocity
2253Avg Spin (RPM)
277Total Pitches
Daniel Palencia — 2026 Pitch Arsenal
4-Seam FastballFF
67.8%99.4 mph2355 rpm
SliderSL
23.8%90.4 mph2311 rpm
SplitterFS
7.3%89.5 mph1116 rpm
SinkerSI
1.1%100.5 mph2308 rpm
Daniel Palencia — Career Pitching Stats
Year
Team
W
L
ERA
G
GS
SV
IP
SO
BB
WHIP
FIP
WAR
2026
CHC
2
1
2.70
19
-
3
16.2
19
6
1.38
-
-
Daniel Palencia — Batting Stats
Year
Team
G
PA
AVG
HR
RBI
OBP
SLG
OPS
2026
CHC
19
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Daniel Palencia — Latest News
Cubs Place Closer Palencia On IL With Elbow Inflammation
Palencia departs with a 2.70 ERA, leaving CHC's bullpen vulnerable as the team sits 38-35 with a +10 run differential. Hollowell (10.80 ERA in limited action) is a placeholder—the Cubs' relief depth will determine whether this becomes a rotation vulnerability down the stretch.
Cubs Reinstate Palencia From IL, Designate Rios
Palencia returns after three weeks with a lat strain to bolster a Cubs bullpen that's allowed just 139 runs (3rd in NL) while the team leads the Central at 21-12. Rios' departure clears a roster spot in a pen that's been anchored by a relievers group posting a combined 3.12 ERA through early May.
Cubs Place Daniel Palencia On IL With Oblique Strain
Palencia had yet to appear in a game this season, so the loss is primarily roster flexibility rather than rotation depth; Chicago's active starters (Imanaga 2.46 ERA, Cabrera 1.62 ERA) remain intact heading into tonight's matchup with the Mets.
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