The Chicago Cubs are making changes to their roster ahead of the second game of a three-game weekend series with the New York Mets. Keegan Thompson has returned from the paternity list, while Luke Little has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Thompson, 29, has appeared in two games since being recalled to the big league club on June 15. This season, he has a record of 1-1 with a 4.30 ERA in 11 games, with one save in 14.2 innings pitched. He has an impressive stat line of 23 strikeouts and only seven walks.
Little, who has spent most of the season with the Cubs, has a record of 2-1 with a 4.35 ERA in 23 games, including one start. In 20.2 innings of work, he has issued 17 walks and recorded 20 strikeouts, while allowing just one home run.
The Cubs will be looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Mets on Friday. They have been struggling lately and will need to find some ways to turn things around if they want to win this series and keep up with their playoff hopes. First pitch is scheduled for