Cubs roster moves: Kyle Ryan recalled to replace Andrew Chafin, Cory Abbott also returns

Kyle Ryan Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Andrew Chafin was traded to the Athletics late Monday night. This, you already know.

The swap left an open spot on the Cubs’ 26-man active roster and Tuesday afternoon, the team announced that Kyle Ryan and Cory Abbott had been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Keegan Thompson, who had quite a bit of work over the last few days, was optioned to Iowa.

Ryan is in his sixth stint with the Cubs this year with an 8.31 ERA, four walks and three strikeouts

Abbott is in his fourth stint with the Cubs with a 6.35 ERA, seven walks and eight strikeouts.

Chafin had a 2.06 ERA and 0.839 WHIP in 43 appearances for the Cubs this year covering 39\u2153 innings. That was worth…