Porter Hodge’s Comeback Just Suffered a Major Blow

This was a brutal update as right-handed reliever Porter Hodge has already been ruled out for the start of the 2026 regular season. The Chicago Cubs announced on Sunday that Hodge will start the year on the injured list as the 25-year-old pitcher is dealing with a right flexor strain.

Hodge made his MLB debut with the Cubs back in 2024. He came up from Triple-A and instantly became a trusted reliever out of the bullpen. By the end of his rookie year Hodge was the closer for Craig Counsell.