ATLANTA -- Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario was activated from the injured list in time for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves where he'll play first base and bat seventh, the team announced Wednesday.
Candelario, 29, has been out since early this month with a lower back issue.
"He's really turned a corner the last few days," manager David Ross said before the game. "He's looked really good. He's moved well. It's nice to have him back."
Candelario was a key acquisition for the Cubs at the trade deadline, compiling an .