Cubs make Jon Berti the scapegoat as roster shake-up brings big returns

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs | Matt Dirksen/GettyImagesJon Berti's lasting image in a Chicago Cubs uniform will be his failed stolen base attempt during the Chicago Cubs' loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night. In a flurry of roster moves announced before their three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Cubs announced that Berti has been designated for assignment. Berti's DFA opened a spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster, which was needed as both Miguel Amaya and Javier Assad were activated off the 60-day IL.

In making room for Assad on the 26-man roster, Nate Pearson was optioned back to Triple-A Iowa.

While Ben Brown was the original scheduled starter for tonight's game…