The Cubs have recalled designated hitter José Martínez, acquired from Tampa Bay prior to the trade deadline, optioning left-handed pitcher Josh Osich to make room on the active roster. Martínez will be available Sunday night when the Cubs face the Twins.
The 32-year-old former Cardinal was picked up to mash lefty pitching, but he was optioned to South Bend on September 8 after going hitless in 14 at-bats to earn the nickname Oh-for-Fourteen-ez. He is batting .198 (16-for-81) overall with four doubles, two homers, and 10 RBI in 30 games between Tampa and Chicago this year.
Osich is 1-1 with a 6.