Cubs pitching prospect’s AFL breakout takes a deflating turn with injury scare

Chicago Cubs' pitching prospect Dominick Reid appeared to suffer an injury during his latest AFL start.

By Jordan Campbell · Cubbies Crib

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Dominick Reid suffered an injury scare during an Arizona Fall League game.
Reid exited his start for the Mesa Solar Sox in the second inning accompanied by a trainer.
The 2025 third-round draft pick previously missed most of the minor-league season after a June injury.

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Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Dominick Reid suffered an injury scare on Tuesday night while playing for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. Reid failed to complete the second inning and was removed alongside a trainer in the middle of an at-bat.

Reid previously missed significant time during the 2026 minor-league season due to an injury sustained in June with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Writer Jordan Campbell suggests the Cubs may shut Reid down for the remainder of the AFL season given their past caution with minor-league injuries.

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