The Cubs have placed right-handed pitcher José Cuas on the bereavement list and recalled left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay from Triple-A Iowa. Kay was selected initially from Iowa on June 13 and pitched to a 6.35 ERA with eight walks and eight strikeouts in 13 relief appearances. He was optioned back to Iowa on August 6 and has posted a 3.86 ERA with six walks, 12 strikeouts, and a .185 opponent batting average in five relief appearances.
Claimed off waivers from Toronto in December of last year, Kay has posted a 4-2 record with a 5.