The team then recalled outfielder Alex Dickerson from Triple-A El Paso to take Venable's spot on the roster.
Dickerson, who was with El Paso during a series in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, was expected to arrive in time for Thursday's 11:10 a.m. PT game at Miller Park.
When Dickerson does get into a game, it will be his Major League debut. The 25-year-old was hitting .306/.375/.508 with 10 home runs, 59 RBIs and 47 extra-base hits in 102 games with El Paso.