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From the Wire: Cubs Recall Munenori Kawasaki, Option Jeimer Candelario to Triple-A Iowa

Cubs recall INF Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Iowa, Option 3B/1B Jeimer Candelario to Triple-A Iowa

The Cubs made two roster moves Saturday afternoon. The Cubs recalled infielder Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Iowa and optioned 3B/1B Jeimer Candelario to Triple-A Iowa.

With the two roster moves, the Cubs active roster stands at 13 pitchers (five starters, eight relievers) and 12 position players. The Cubs’ 40-man roster does not change and stands at 39 players.

Munenori Kawasaki has played in 61 games for the Iowa Cubs, hitting .271/.348/.325 with nine doubles and a triple for a .