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PHOENIX – The Cubs made a series of roster moves to shore up their pitching depth Wednesday after playing back-to-back games that went into extra innings.
The team announced they optioned relievers Daniel Palencia and Luke Little. They recalled right-hander Hayden Wesneski and selected Colten Brewer’s contract from Triple-A Iowa. To make room on the 40-man roster for Brewer, the Cubs transferred reliever Julian Merryweather (rib stress fracture) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day.
“We just need innings for the game today,” manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday before the series finale against the Diamondbacks.