Cubs activate Bellinger, option Mervis in roster move.
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs have activated Cody Bellinger from the injured list and optioned Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa. Bellinger will start at first base for the Cubs against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has been out for nearly a month due to a left knee contusion. Mervis, who struggled in his first stint in the majors, will head back to the minors for more consistent playing time.
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