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    DanielPalencia

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago CubsCubs
    • #48
    • Relief PitcherRP
    • HT/WT
      1.8 m, 72 kg
    • Birthdate
      5/2/2000 (26)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • HT/WT
      1.8 m, 72 kg
    • Birthdate
      5/2/2000 (26)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      San Carlos, Venezuela
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • SV
      3
      Tied-74th
      ERA
      3.64
      K
      30
      150+
      WHIP
      1.21
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                        2026 NL Cent Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        Milwaukee10359.636-W5
                        Chicago Cubs8973.54914W1
                        Pittsburgh8280.50621W1
                        St. Louis7785.47526L4
                        Cincinnati7587.46328L1
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