The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather from the 60-day injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher Hunter Bigge to Triple-A Iowa. To make room on the 40-man roster for Merryweather, left-handed pitcher Luke Little has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Meryweather, 32, has been on the injured list since April 6 with a right rib stress fracture. The righthander recently went 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA (1 ER/4.2 IP) and five strikeouts in four rehab outings with the Rookie-Level ACL Cubs and Triple-A Iowa. Prior to landing on the injured list, Merryweather allowed one run in 4.