DETROIT – The Cubs activated starter Jake Arrieta (right thumb cut), infielder Nico Hoerner (left forearm strain) and Dan Winkler (right triceps tendinitis) from the 10-day injured list before Friday’s game against the Tigers. Outfielder Nick Martini, right-hander Jason Adam and left-hander Brad Wieck were optioned to Class AAA Iowa in corresponding moves.
“It’s nice,” manager David Ross said. “Each time you get your guys back, feeling healthy and back in the lineup, it’s nice. But you also appreciate the hard work that the guys that you send out give you. The effort they give you, it’s a mixed feeling from this seat.