LHP Brian Duensing activated from 10-day DL … RHP Luke Farrell optioned to Triple-A Iowa
The Cubs activated left-handed pitcher Brian Duensing off of the 10-day disabled list prior to the first of three with the Padres in San Diego on Friday. Right-handed pitcher Luke Farrell has been optioned to Triple-A.
Brian Duensing, 35, was placed on the disabled list on July 1 with left shoulder fatigue. He made one rehab appearance with Double-A Tennessee as part of his return, retiring all three batters faced on 11 pitches on Tuesday versus Montgomery.