Chicago Cubs Roster Moves
The [Chicago Cubs](/mlb/team/_/name/chc/chicago-cubs) made significant moves to their roster, activating two key players and adjusting their lineup before Tuesday’s game against the Blue Jays.
Catcher [Miguel Amaya](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/38905/miguel-amaya) and right-handed pitcher [Javier Assad](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/5002950/javier-assad) were reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
In addition, right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson was sent to Triple-A Iowa, and infielder [Jon Berti](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/32273/jon-berti) was designated for assignment.
Assad was scheduled to start the first game of the series against the leaders of the American League East, the Blue Jays.
Amaya, 26, was on the injured list since May 25 due to a left oblique strain. Before the injury, he batted .280 with four home runs and 25 RBIs in 27 games.
With the addition of Amaya, the Cubs now have three catchers on their active roster, including [Carson Kelly](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/32797/carson-kelly) and [Reese McGuire](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/33250/reese-mcguire).
Assad had also been out of action due to a strain in his left oblique. The 28-year-old pitcher has a 14-11 record with a 3.40 ERA in 70 appearances in the Major Leagues, including 47 starts.
Pearson had a 0-1 record with a 9.20 ERA in 11 games over three stints with the Cubs this season.
