Matt Mervis

The Chicago Cubs made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday s series opener against the Houston Astros. Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly have been placed on the 15-day injured list, while infielder Garrett Cooper has been designated for assignment. In corresponding moves, the Cubs recalled left-handers Hayden Wesneski and Luke Little, and infielder Matt Mervis from Triple-A Iowa. Hendricks ...

Mervis was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and is batting eighth as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mervis struggled in his MLB debut last season but has hit in Triple-A this year

Mervis struggled in his MLB debut last season but has hit in Triple-A this year

The Cubs are going to designate first baseman Garrett Cooper for assignment, per Robert Murray of FanSided. It appears he will be the corresponding move for Matt Mervis, as Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports that Mervis is being called up. More to come.