The Cubs will reportedly bring up catcher Kyle Schwarber from Triple-A Iowa. ESPN reports Schwarber will be with the team in Atlanta tonight. In a corresponding roster move, the Cubs will place catcher Miguel Montero on the 15-day DL with a jammed thumb.
The Cubs will open a three-game series with the Braves tonight in Atlanta. Kyle Hendricks is slated to be on the mound for Chicago. The Braves will counter with Julio Teheran. First-pitch is at 6:35