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    • Cubs recall Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Iowa
      Cubs recalled RHP Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Iowa.

      Advice: With Hayden Wesneski (shoulder) landing on the injured list on Saturday, Bigge will get to return to the big-league bullpen despite being optioned on Sunday. He has pitched decently in his limited action with the Cubs this year, allowing just one run over 2 1/3 innings over his three appearances. Rotoworld Today, 1:27 pm
       
    • Back in majors
      The Cubs recalled Bigge from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

      Advice: Bigge was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, but he'll now head back to Chicago in order to replace the injured Hayden Wesneski (forearm) in the Cubs' bullpen. Bigge owns a minuscule 0.77 ERA through 11.2 innings with Iowa, and he allowed one earned run in 2.1 frames over three appearances during his previous stint in the majors. Rotowire.com Today, 1:25 pm
       
    • Cubs place Hayden Wesneski (shoulder) on 15-day IL
      Cubs placed RHP Hayden Wesneski on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.

      Advice: It’s unclear if Wesneski sustained the injury during his final start on Sunday before the All-Star break, or if it occurred while throwing during his time off, but either way he’s going to miss at least a couple of weeks. Hunter Bigge was recalled from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move to take his place on the active roster on Saturday. Rotoworld Today, 1:25 pm
      Hayden WesneskiCHC - SP,RP
      L, 0-3 vs AZ
      New Player Note
      IL15
       
    • Lands on injured list
      The Cubs placed Wesneski on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

      Advice: Wesneski pitched 1.1 shutout innings out of the bullpen during Friday's loss to Arizona, though he appears to have come away from his latest appearance with an injury. He'll be held out of action until at least August 4, and the Cubs will recall Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Iowa to fill the opening in their bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 1:23 pm
      Hayden WesneskiCHC - SP,RP
      L, 0-3 vs AZ
      New Player Note
      IL15
       
    • Called up Saturday
      Peralta was called up from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

      Advice: Peralta will return to the big leagues after being sent down to Charlotte on June 11, replacing Jordan Leasure (shoulder) in Chicago's bullpen after Leasure was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. Peralta has produced an impressive 1.08 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with 17 strikeouts over 16.2 innings in 14 appearances with Charlotte and he'll look to keep it up in the majors. Rotowire.com Today, 1:22 pm
       
    • Placed on 15-day IL
      Leasure was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement Saturday, retroactive to July 17, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

      Advice: Leasure last appeared in a game Sunday, giving up four runs on four hits and a walk over one inning against the Pirates. He will now be forced to miss at least 15 days, but considering the injury is to his throwing arm, he'll likely be sidelined longer. In a corresponding move, left-hander Sammy Peralta was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:16 pm
       
    • Cedes save opportunity Friday
      Phillips wasn't used in the ninth inning with the Dodgers holding a 4-1 lead over Boston on Friday, and Daniel Hudson instead closed out the contest to earn a save.

      Advice: Phillips entered Friday having blown each of his past two save opportunities and holding a 7.50 ERA over his past six appearances dating back to June 30. He's been seeing more work outside the ninth inning over the past month, though those instances have largely been in very high-leverage situations in which Phillips has faced the opponent's top hitters. It's important to note, however, that the right-hander has struggled against lefties this season -- they've posted a .961 OPS against him, and all four of the homers Phillips has given up have come against left-handed hitters. That likely explains Phillips' absence in the ninth Friday, as all three of Boston's batters in the frame were lefties. Phillips should still be considered the top closing option for Los Angeles, but it's becoming increasingly clear that other relievers will also get save chances for the team depending on the situation. Rotowire.com Today, 1:14 pm
       
    • Dispatched to Triple-A
      The Phillies optioned Mercado to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

      Advice: Mercado was lit up for six earned runs in four innings during his last appearance against Oakland on Sunday, and he'll now head back to Triple-A in order to right the ship. Yunior Marte was recalled from Lehigh Valley to fill the open spot in Philadelphia's bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 12:55 pm
       
    • Back in majors
      The Phillies recalled Marte from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

      Advice: Although Marte owns a 6.92 ERA and 2.23 WHIP in Triple-A, he's been much more effective in the majors with a 3.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 16.1 frames. He'll now rejoin the Phillies to give their bullpen a fresh arm, taking the place of Michael Mercado. Rotowire.com Today, 12:45 pm