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Cubs activate Dansby Swanson, recall Luis Vázquez

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs on Tuesday activated shortstop Dansby Swanson from the 10-day injured list and recalled infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa.

Swanson, 30, was placed on the injured list May 8 because of a right knee sprain. He's batting .209 with three doubles, one triple and four home runs in 37 games.

Vázquez, 24, earned his first major league call-up after batting .262 with 10 doubles and three homers in 39 games with Iowa.

The Cubs, who opened a home series against Swanson's former team, Atlanta, on Tuesday night, optioned Pete Crow-Armstrong and infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to Iowa.