Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa. Maine appeared in 21 games for the Cubs, primarily as a middle reliever. He figures to return when rosters expand in September.

Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa. He'll take the place of the injured Ryan Dempster (lat) on the active roster. Maine has a 6.35 ERA and 10/3 K/BB ratio over 5 2/3 innings at the major league level this year. The 27-year-old southpaw figures to pitch in middle relief.

Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa. Maine surrendered just one hit in 5 2/3 innings of relief during his two-week stay earlier this season. He'll work in middle relief.

Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa. Maine surrendered just one hit in 5 2/3 innings of relief during his two-week stay in the big leagues. He should be back up on the Cubs' roster at some point this year.

Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa. Rumors surfaced that Randy Wells would be the one to replace Kerry Wood on the roster, but it will be Maine instead. The southpaw held a 1.42 ERA while striking out five over his first 6 1/3 innings for Iowa. He'll be used in middle relief.

Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs also reassigned right-hander Blake Parker, catcher Blake Lalli and infielders Matt Tolbert and Edgar Gonzalez to minor league camp. Maine, 27, has made 20 relief appearances with the Cubs over the past two seasons and will continue to serve as depth in the minors.

Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa. He was cleared to make room for Wednesday's starter Casey Coleman on the active roster. Maine was just called up from the minors on Monday and didn't make an appearance during his brief stint with the team. The 26-year-old southpaw will likely return when rosters expand in September.

Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa. Maine, 26, has posted a 3.99 ERA and 62/23 K/BB ratio in 47 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level, and he has a 4.95 ERA in his major league career. The left-hander will function as bullpen depth.

The Cubs are expected to promote Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Maine has thrown 8 1/3 scoreless innings in the Cubs' minor league system. He will act as bullpen depth until Casey Coleman is promoted Wednesday to take the rotation spot left vacant by the Carlos Zambrano situation.