Pretty basic stuff, so I’m just saving time by leveraging the press release…
The Cubs activated right-handed pitcher Javier Assad from the 15-day injured list as the club’s “27th man” for today’s doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Additionally, the Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa and placed left-handed pitcher Luke Little on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain.
Assad, 26, is 4-3 with a 3.04 ERA in 16 starts for the Cubs this season and is expected to start game two of today’s doubleheader. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 27 (retroactive to June 24) with a right forearm extensor strain.