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    CalebThielbar

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #24
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      6' 0", 205 lbs
    • Birthdate
      1/31/1987 (39)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Left
    • Birthplace
      Northfield, MN
    • Experience
      10th Season

    2026 season stats

    • SV
      3
      Tied-74th
      ERA
      4.86
      K
      60
      150+
      WHIP
      1.30
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          Cubs bring back left-handed reliever Thielbar

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              Twins LHP Thielbar back on IL with oblique strain

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