The Cubs activated right fielder Jason Heyward from the 10-day injured list before Sunday’s game against the Marlins. Heyward had been on the IL since Aug. 6 with with left index finger inflammation.
Heyward has not had a strong season at the plate with a .198/.271/.322 slashline with six home runs in 83 games this season, but the Cubs are relying on Heyward’s leadership down the stretch with a young, inexperienced group of players at the big-league level.
Outfielder Greg Deichmann was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to make room for Heyward on the 26-man roster. Deichmann was the first position player in the team’s acquisitions at the trade deadline to make an appearance for the Cubs.