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Chicago Cubs Activate Ben Zobrist From Disabled List

The Chicago Cubs are looking to get healthy again, and they took one step in that direction Saturday as they activated Ben Zobrist from the 10-day disabled list. 

Zobrist, who was dealing with inflammation in his left wrist, has spent the last few days on a rehab assignment, going 3-for-6 and playing at second base and at both corner outfield spots for the Tennessee Smokies. 

The versatile fielder began having issues with the wrist in late May, but it wasn't until after the Cubs' game on June 12 that he was placed on the disabled list to rest and rehab the injury. 

To make room for Zobrist on the 25-man roster, the Cubs have optioned outfielder Mark Zagunis to Triple-A Iowa. 

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So far this season Zobrist is batting .223 with seven home runs and 21 RBI for the Cubs, and even though his batting average is down significantly, he's slowly rebuilding his on-base percentage and will hope to continue to be an important part of the team's lineup now that he's back. 

Zobrist will be available for the Cubs when they take on the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at the Great American Ballpark. 

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