The Chicago Cubs made a minor change to their pitching staff on Monday, adding the recently-acquired Michael Bowden to the 25-man roster and designating Rodrigo Lopez for assignment.
Rodrigo Lopez designated to make room for Bowden.
— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) April 23, 2012
Bowden was acquired in a deal with Boston that sent Marlon Byrd to the Red Sox over the weekend; he had worked just three innings for Boston this season. He's pitched 59-1/3 innings in his major league career, with 48 strikeouts and 23 walks.
Lopez made four appearances and worked 6-1/3 innings for the Cubs this season. He struck out two, walked five and had a 5.68 ERA.
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