Cubs purchase Maine's contract, send Berg to Iowa

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa.

The 25-year-old Maine has not pitched in the majors. He's split this season between Iowa and Double-A Tennessee, going 4-2 with a 3.14 ERA.

The Cubs optioned right-handed pitcher Justin Berg to Iowa on Tuesday. He was 0-1 with a 5.77 ERA in 35 games.

When Scott Maine made his major-league debut 3 nights ago night, he became the 16th rookie to appear in a game for the Cubs this year, the most for the team since it used 16 in 2006. (Dusty noticed that note, too). Maine also became the 10th player to make his major-league debut this year for the Cubs.



(usatoday.com)