The Chicago Cubs today activated righthander Ryan Brasier from the 15-day injured list. To make room for Brasier on the 26-man active roster, righthander Ethan Roberts has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Brasier appeared in one game for the Cubs in Tokyo against the Dodgers, allowing two hits, a walk and a run in one inning March 18. In six rehab outings with Iowa, Brasier has allowed two runs in 5â…” innings (3.18 ERA) with six strikeouts, six hits and one walk.
Roberts has appeared in five games for the Cubs previously this year (5.40 ERA in 8â…“ innings, six strikeouts) but did not make an appearance with the Cubs since being recalled on Tuesday, May 20.
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