Brewers signed RHP Frankie De La Cruz to a minor league contract. He returns to Milwaukee after posting a 3.80 ERA but ugly 57/58 K/BB ratio over 94 2/3 Triple-A innings with the Cubs. De La Cruz will not be invited to spring training.

Cubs sent RHP Frankie De La Cruz outright to Triple-A Iowa. De La Cruz was out of minor league options, but he decided to accept the assignment to Triple-A. The 28-year-old right-hander was claimed off waivers from the Brewers earlier this spring and will function as organizational relief depth this season for the Cubs.

Cubs claimed RHP Frankie De La Cruz off waivers from the Brewers. De La Cruz was cut by the Brewers after allowing right runs -- seven earned -- over his first 3 1/3 spring innings. The right-hander has a pretty decent arm, though, and has experiences as both a starter and reliever. He's out of options and seems likely to crack the Cubs' Opening Day roster as a long man.

If Chris Narveson (thumb) is unable to start Monday during the doubleheader with the Pirates, Frankie De La Cruz could get the ball in his place. The options are to either go with De La Cruz in what would likely be an abbreviated start since he threw an inning out of the bullpen Thursday and Friday, or call up someone, likely Michael Fiers, for the outing. Wily Peralta is not being considered for the start. Narveson will test out the thumb Saturday before a decision is made. The way the Brewers are going, they could probably let Ron Roenicke make the start and still come away victorious.

Brewers purchased the contract of RHP Eulogio De La Cruz from Triple-A Nashville. De La Cruz is 7-6 with a 3.88 ERA in 25 games -- 23 starts -- with Nashville this season, striking out 126 over 137 innings. He could start for the Brewers over the weekend in place of the injured Chris Narveson, though Marco Estrada is also being considered. Zack Greinke is expected to be pushed up a day to start Friday.