Caleb Thielbar#24

Chicago Cubs·BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Pos: Pitcher

B/T: R / L

Born: Jan 31, 1987 (39)

Height: 6' 0"

Weight: 205 lbs

Owned: 0.3%

From: Northfield, MN

Drafted: 2009

Caleb Thielbar

#24

Chicago Cubs BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Position: Pitcher

Bats/Throws: R / L

Born: Jan 31, 1987 (39)

Height: 6' 0"

Weight: 205 lbs

Owned: 0.25%

From: Northfield, MN

Drafted: 2009

G	GS	IP	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	SV	K/9	K/BB	FIP
55	0	46.2	3-3	4.82	1.33	58	18	3	11.3	3.22	4.90

Thielbar allowed two runs on three hits while retiring just one batter in relief during Friday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Aug 8Rotowire

After seven strong innings from new Chicago starter Kevin Gausman in which he allowed just two runs, Thielbar quickly ran into some trouble in the eighth. The lefty got the hook before Trent Thornton finished out the frame to earn a hold. Thielbar has been struggling recently with a 17.18 ERA across his last five appearances, which has pushed his overall ERA up to 5.30. With Thornton, Jacob Webb and Ryan Zeferjahn all seemingly ahead of him in the bullpen pecking order, and Daniel Palencia (elbow) expected back soon, Thielbar doesn't have much fantasy appeal at the moment.

Thielbar earned the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.

Aug 2Rotowire

With Jacob Webb used in the eighth inning against the heart of the Yankees' order, Thielbar was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the ninth and worked around a leadoff single to earn his first save since April 21. The 39-year-old Thielbar owns a 3.97 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 43:13 K:BB to go along with seven holds and three saves across 34 innings this season. He shouldn't be counted on as a reliable source of saves going forward with Daniel Palencia (elbow) nearing a rehab assignment.

Thielbar picked up his second hold Thursday after pitching one scoreless inning while allowing two walks and no hits with two strikeouts in a 7-2 win over Pittsburgh.

May 29Rotowire

Thielbar was called upon in relief for the second straight day and registered another scoreless frame. The 39-year-old entered in the seventh inning, striking out Brandon Lowe and Oneil Cruz to maintain the 3-2 lead, though he made things interesting with a pair of walks. Thielbar has posted a 2.84 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB with two saves and two holds in his 10th major league season.

The Cubs activated Thielbar (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

May 19Rotowire

Thielbar wound up being sidelined for nearly a month with a left hamstring strain, but he's been cleared to return after making one scoreless rehab appearance. The left-hander had been serving as the Cubs' closer before he got hurt, but with Daniel Palencia now healthy, Thielbar will slide into a setup role.

The Cubs placed Thielbar on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain.

Apr 25Rotowire

Thielbar had to come out of Thursday's game against the Phillies early after suffering an injury on the mound, and he'll now be forced to sit out at least another 15 days. The 39-year-old had been serving as Chicago's closer with Daniel Palencia (oblique) on the injured list, but that responsibility could be passed on to Ben Brown for the time being. Vince Velasquez was selected from Triple-A Iowa to fill the open spot in the Cubs' bullpen.

Poor

Below Avg

Average

Above Avg

Elite

xERA

24

4.71

xBA

48

.242

Fastball Velo

30

93.3 mph

Avg Exit Velo

39

89.0 mph

Chase %

94

36.1%

Whiff %

76

28.7%

K %

89

29.3%

BB %

48

8.6%

Barrel %

3

11.6%

Hard-Hit %

34

40.2%

Year	G	GS	W	L	SV	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2013MIN	49	0	3	2	0	46.0	24	4	14	39	1.76	0.83
2014MIN	54	0	2	1	0	47.2	51	3	16	35	3.40	1.41
2015MIN	6	0	0	0	0	5.0	5	0	0	5	5.40	1.00
2020MIN	17	0	2	1	0	20.0	14	0	9	22	2.25	1.15
2021MIN	59	0	7	0	0	64.0	55	8	20	77	3.23	1.17
2022MIN	67	0	4	3	1	59.1	51	5	18	80	3.49	1.16
2023MIN	36	0	3	1	0	30.2	23	7	6	36	3.23	0.95
2024MIN	59	0	2	4	3	47.1	50	6	24	53	5.32	1.56
2025CHC	67	0	3	4	1	58.0	38	5	13	56	2.64	0.88
2026CHC	55	0	3	3	3	46.2	44	11	18	58	4.82	1.33
Career	469	0	29	19	8	424.2	355	49	138	461	3.43	1.16
Year	G	GS	W	L	SV	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP

Caleb Thielbar#24

Caleb Thielbar

2026 Season

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Thielbar allowed two runs on three hits while retiring just one batter in relief during Friday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Thielbar earned the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.

Thielbar picked up his second hold Thursday after pitching one scoreless inning while allowing two walks and no hits with two strikeouts in a 7-2 win over Pittsburgh.

The Cubs activated Thielbar (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

The Cubs placed Thielbar on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain.

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