CHICAGO -- The Cubs recalled infielder Tommy La Stella from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, and he was in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Pirates, playing second base and batting seventh. Right-handed reliever Spencer Patton was optioned to Iowa to open a roster spot.
La Stella opted to go home rather than report to Triple-A Iowa when he was optioned to the Minor League team on July 28, and the Cubs gave the infielder time to decide what to do.
La Stella had returned from the disabled list on July 6, and was 8-for-26 in 13 games with Chicago before the roster move.