Chicago Cubs pitcher Jesse Chavez will be eligible to make his debut with the team Saturday after he was officially added to the 25-man roster.
Chavez, who was acquired in a trade with the Texas Rangers Thursday, has a 3.51 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 56.1 innings of work. He will join the team in time for a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
To make room for Chavez, the Cubs placed pitcher Anthony Bass on the 10-day disabled list with a right mid-thoracic strain.
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The Cubs also recalled pitcher Dillon Maples from Triple-A Iowa, and sent James Norwood back to Triple-A. Finally, Luke Farrell was added to the roster as a so-called “26th-man” due to Saturday’s doubleheader.
The Cubs will take on the Cardinals beginning at noon at Wrigley Field, and then will take the field again at 6:15 for the nightcap.
