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The 28-year-old hurler has done a nice job in 15 appearances with the Cubs this season, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 13/9 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings of work. He could return to join the Cubs’ bullpen for the start of the Wild Card series.

Hollowell had been out since July 31 with shoulder inflammation. He has a 2.51 ERA in 14 relief appearances for the Cubs this season.

Hollowell missed the entire month of August due to inflammation in his shoulder, but he’s now making tangible strides toward a return to the Cubs’ bullpen. He should only need a couple of tune-ups in a minor league setting before he’s cleared to return. The 28-year-old righty had registered a 2.51 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 13/8 K/BB ratio over 14 1/3 innings before landing on the injured list.

The Cubs can’t seem to catch a break with bullpen injuries. Hollowell had posted a 2.51 ERA and one save in 14 1/3 innings for the Cubs. Chicago will surely be looking to add more healthy arms to their bullpen at the trade deadline.

Hollowell got the call from the bullpen to shut down things in the bottom of the 10th inning after the Cubs took a 3-1 lead in the top half of the frame. Back-to-back ground outs would allow Henry Davis, who began the inning on second, to come around and score, but Hollowell did his part to retire all three batters he faced.

Hollowell returns to Chicago’s bullpen mix with Ethan Roberts hitting the shelf with a forearm issue. The 28-year-old continues to be up-and-down as middle relief depth for the Cubs. He’s made four appearances in the majors this year.

It’s the second time in three days that Hollowell has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, this time due to the return of Matthew Boyd (knee, shoulder) from the injured list. He’ll continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Cubs at the Triple-A level and will undoubtedly get another opportunity in the coming weeks.

Hollowell was just sent down yesterday, but the Cubs have had two roster spots open up since. He’s allowed two runs and walked five in 3 2/3 innings for the Cubs this season.

Hollowell returns to the minors to clear a roster spot for newly acquired reliever Jayden Murray. The 28-year-old has compiled a pedestrian 4.91 ERA across 3 2/3 innings for the Cubs in middle relief duty this season.

Hollowell returns to Chicago’s relief corps to replace injured closer Daniel Palencia (elbow). The 28-year-old will likely operate in middle relief after allowing two runs over 1 2/3 innings during his lone appearance for the Cubs last month.

The Cubs needed to free up a spot in their bullpen for the return of Ethan Roberts (finger) on Friday and unfortunately for Hollowell he was the odd man out. The 28-year-old hurler appeared in just one game during his time with the Cubs, giving up two runs (10.80 ERA) on two hits and four walks (3.60 WHIP) over his 1 2/3 innings. He’ll continue to function as extra bullpen depth at Triple-A Iowa and should get another shot with the Cubs at some point over the summer.

Hollowell is getting his first callup of 2026 after posting a 2.25 ERA and a 15/6 K/BB in eight innings for Iowa. The 28-year-old made seven appearances for the Cubs last year, amassing a 4.82 ERA and a 10/7 K/BB in 9 1/3 innings.