Five days after he was released, the Cubs have signed outfielder Chas McCormick and **** igned him to Triple-A Iowa. If you want to know what that's about, McCormick invoked his opt-out at the beginning of the month, became a free agent, and then re-signed with the Cubs after he didn't get a better offer from another team.
Outfielder Ethan Conrad was promoted from the ACL Cubs to Low-A Myrtle Beach. He did not play tonight.
Outfielder Derik Alcantara was also promoted to Myrtle Beach from Mesa.
Left-hander Doug Nikhazy went sent to the ACL Cubs from Triple-A Iowa.
The Iowa Cub deconsecrated the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 3-1.