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    Daniel Palencia

    DanielPalencia

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #48
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.8 m, 72 kg
    • Birthdate
      5/2/2000 (26)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      San Carlos, Venezuela
    • Status
      Active

    2025 season stats

    • SV
      22
      Tied-19th
    • ERA
      2.91
    • K
      61
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.14
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        Cubs name Palencia as closer for Opening Day
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            Cubs put closer Palencia (shoulder strain) on IL

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            2026 Major League Baseball Standings

            TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
            San Francisco166.727-W1
            Los Angeles167.6960.5W1
            Chicago White Sox1310.5653.5L1
            Texas1310.5653.5L1
            Cincinnati1210.5454L1
            Los Angeles1212.5005W4
            Cleveland1111.5005W1
            San Diego1111.5005W1
            Colorado1111.5005L2
            Athletics1113.4586L1
            Arizona1012.4556W2
            Milwaukee912.4296.5L1
            Chicago Cubs913.4097L3
            Kansas City814.3648W1
            Seattle616.27310W1
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