Jacob Webb

Webb has become the primary option in the Cubs' closer committee with Daniel Palencia sidelined since mid-June. At 5% owned, this is a free saves source in every format. Thornton steals occasional road appearances, so Webb isn't a lock — but he's the preferred option and the cost is zero.

Palencia started a throwing program this past week, which means at minimum another ten days before he's back. Webb is the deployment leader among the committee (Webb, Thielbar, Maton) and leads the Cubs in high-leverage appearances since Palencia went down. Not a hold-forever play — Palencia's elbow bounced back quickly from the first IL stint — but at 1% owned, the short-term saves are nearly free.

Webb remains Chicago's primary save option with Daniel Palencia (elbow) on the IL and no clear return date. He's converted multiple saves in the interim and the Cubs have enough offense to generate ninth-inning situations. The trade deadline is the wildcard — Chicago is actively shopping for pitching, and any bullpen addition could reshape the hierarchy. Add in 14-team-plus formats until Palencia returns or a deadline move changes the math.

With Daniel Palencia on the IL (elbow), Webb is Chicago's primary save option. He's converted multiple saves in the role and the Cubs are competitive enough to generate save opportunities. Add him in 14-team-plus formats as a short-term hold until Palencia returns — which doesn't appear imminent.

Daniel Palencia (flexor strain) has had his return pushed to mid-August, meaning Webb continues as the leading ninth-inning option for Chicago. Webb has 2 saves and 7+ consecutive scoreless innings, but Trent Thornton and Grant Taylor have also converted saves this season. Manager Craig Counsell has not officially named Webb the closer, and a bad outing could open the door quickly. Own Webb in 12-team leagues and above; the Cubs' committee is live but Webb holds the edge.

Daniel Palencia (flexor strain, IL since June 16) has had his expected early-August return pushed to mid-August. Webb has been Counsell's first option with 2 saves and 7.1 consecutive scoreless innings, but Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar are also in the mix. Webb is the leading candidate but carries command concerns that keep the hold loose.

Four saves since Daniel Palencia went on the IL in mid-June, and Craig Counsell has been leaning on Webb most — but Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar have both pitched ninth-inning situations. Committee is real. Cubs are buyers heading into August 3, meaning acquiring an established closer would push Webb out overnight. Speculative hold only.

Three saves since Daniel Palencia went on the IL in mid-June and Craig Counsell's current preference, but Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar both pitch in ninth-inning situations. Cubs are buyers at the deadline — acquiring an established closer would render Webb irrelevant overnight. Speculative hold only.

Three saves since Daniel Palencia went on the IL in mid-June; Craig Counsell's current preference, but Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar are also getting ninth-inning looks. Cubs are buyers at the deadline — a closer acquisition could make Webb irrelevant overnight.

Three saves since Daniel Palencia went on the IL in mid-June and is Craig Counsell's current preference, but Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar are also getting ninth-inning looks. Add with caution.

Palencia (elbow, IL-15) is expected back post-break and will reclaim the role immediately. Until then, Webb leads the committee over Thornton and Thielbar with 4 saves and a 3.18 ERA. Add in daily-move leagues; avoid in weekly formats — Palencia's return could come any day.

Palencia (elbow, IL-15) won't be activated immediately post-break. Webb has 3 saves over three weeks but shares the bullpen with Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar. Manager Counsell has shown willingness to go to other arms. Worth rostering in leagues with daily moves; riskier in weekly formats.

Webb is the primary option in the Cubs' ninth inning with Palencia out (mild flexor strain, not back until post-break), and he has responded with four saves and no runs allowed over his last 7.1 innings. The problem: 15 walks in 39.2 innings on the season, and the walk issues resurface in high-leverage spots. Worth rostering in 14+ team saves-hungry leagues, but every outing carries blown-save risk.

Primary closer in the Cubs' post-Palencia committee alongside Trent Thornton. Three saves in four chances since mid-June — Webb gets the home-game edge, Thornton steals road appearances. Add Webb in all formats at 5% owned. Thornton is worth stashing in 14+ team leagues as a secondary source.

Daniel Palencia (elbow) is confirmed out through the All-Star break, leaving Webb as the leading save option in Chicago's bullpen committee. He leads the group with three saves and has converted his opportunities cleanly, but Trent Thornton and Caleb Thielbar are also in the closer mix. Add Webb in 12-team-plus leagues while Palencia remains out — the Leverage Ledger numbers make him the clear first option when the Cubs protect a late lead.

Daniel Palencia remains on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. Manager Craig Counsell is using a committee of Webb, Caleb Thielbar, Ryan Rolison, and Phil Maton for ninth-inning work, with Rolison earning his first career save July 1. Webb leads the group in save opportunities but the committee nature limits reliability. Stream in the deepest of formats only.

Daniel Palencia has been on the 15-day IL since June 16 with right elbow inflammation and has no clear return date. Manager Craig Counsell continues a matchup-based committee with Webb, Caleb Thielbar, and Phil Maton all seeing ninth-inning work. Webb leads the trio in save opportunities and is the clearest single name to own in Chicago, but the committee nature limits week-to-week reliability. Roster in 14+ team leagues; acceptable streaming option in standard formats on favorable matchups.

Daniel Palencia has been on the 15-day IL since June 16 with right elbow inflammation and has no clear return date. Manager Craig Counsell is running a matchup-based committee with Webb, Caleb Thielbar, and Phil Maton all seeing ninth-inning work. Webb leads the trio with two saves since Palencia went down. In 14+ team leagues he's the best single name to own, but monitor usage daily before locking anyone in as a reliable save source.

Daniel Palencia went to the 15-day IL on June 16 with right elbow inflammation and there's no clear return date. Manager Craig Counsell is running a matchup-based committee — Webb leads with two saves since Palencia went down, but Caleb Thielbar and Phil Maton are also in the mix. In 14+ team leagues, Webb is the best single-name grab, but monitor usage daily before locking anyone in.

Daniel Palencia remains on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation (placed June 16, no clear return date). Webb is the front-runner but Caleb Thielbar and Phil Maton have both converted opportunities. The Cubs have produced limited save chances, making this even harder to navigate. Only carry one Cubs reliever in standard formats — two is dead weight given how unpredictable the distribution has been.

Daniel Palencia remains on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation with no clear return timeline. Webb is the nominal front-runner but Caleb Thielbar and Phil Maton have both converted opportunities in his absence. The Cubs have generated limited save chances overall. Don't roster more than one piece of this committee in standard formats — the distribution is genuinely unpredictable.

Daniel Palencia (flexor strain, placed IL June 16) is out a minimum of three weeks. Webb handled Thursday's save but Caleb Thielbar and Phil Maton are fully in the mix. Every Cubs save opportunity is essentially a lottery draw. Low-floor speculation only — don't roster more than one of them.

Daniel Palencia (15-day IL, elbow inflammation) has not returned. Webb, Caleb Thielbar, and Phil Maton continue splitting duties with no clear hierarchy. Every Cubs save opportunity is a fresh lottery draw until Palencia is back.

Daniel Palencia (elbow inflammation) is on the 15-day IL. Webb, Caleb Thielbar, and Phil Maton are sharing duties with no clear pecking order. Every Cubs save opportunity is a coin flip until Palencia returns.