The Cubs signed catcher Christian Bethancourt to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. The 32-year-old veteran was released by the Marlins last month.
The Smokies and Pelicans are going in opposite directions.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs calmed the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 6-5 on a walk-off home run by Chase Strumpf.
Starter Kyle McGowin pitched the first 4.1 innings and allowed five runs on eight hits. McGowin walked two and struck out three.
Riley Martin pitched 1.