The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski from the 15-day injured list and designated right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong for assignment.
Wesneski, 26, was placed on the injured list July 20 with a right forearm strain. In 25 appearances for the Cubs this season – seven starts – he is 3-6 with a 3.94 ERA (27 ER/61.2 IP). He made three rehab outings with Triple-A Iowa, keeping the opponent off the board in two of them.
The Houston, Tex., native, is 9-13 with a 3.96 ERA (81 ER/184.0 IP) and 174 strikeouts, compared to 60 walks, in 65 career major league games, all but 22 of which came in relief.