Blake DeWitt hit a three-run homer in Monday's loss to the A's. DeWitt tagged Bartolo Colon in the second inning. He also walked, scoring a pair of runs. Now 26, DeWitt is looking to earn a utility role. Capable of playing both the infield and outfield, DeWitt should be able to secure a roster spot after hitting .265/.305/.413 last season.

Cubs manager Dale Sveum indicated that Blake DeWitt has made an early impression on him this spring. DeWitt returned with the Cubs as a non-roster spring training invitee."He's just a professional hitter," Sveum said. "He's a lifetime .260, .265 hitter that's hit home runs and getting 200, 300, 350 at-bats a year. That's like hitting .300 as an everyday player when you can put those numbers up playing once, twice a week pinch hitting. That's a pretty valuable player and then you can throw him at four or five positions on the field." DeWitt's versatility will likely be key when roster decisions are finalized in April.

Blake DeWitt has accepted his assignment to Triple-A Iowa. DeWitt had the option of electing free agency but will instead remain with the Cubs organization on a non-roster spring training invite. The 28-year-old infielder batted .265/.305/.413 last season for the Northsiders.

Cubs sent INF-OF Blake DeWitt outright to Triple-A Iowa. DeWitt was designated for assignment last week but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 28-year-old .265/.305/.413 with five home runs, 26 RBI and a .718 OPS last season and has a good chance to still see a significant amount of playing time for the Cubs this season.

Cubs designated INF/OF Blake DeWitt for assignment. The move was made in order to make room for the newly-claimed Adrian Cardenas on the 40-man roster. It's a bit of a surprise, as the Cubs and DeWitt just avoided arbitration last month by agreeing to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. The 28-year-old .265/.305/.413 with five home runs, 26 RBI and a .718 OPS last season and could draw trade interest from those in the market for a lefty-hitting utility player.

The Cubs and INF Blake DeWitt avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. DeWitt was a first-time arbitration player this offseason. The 26-year-old hit .265/.305/.413 with five home runs, 26 RBI and a .718 OPS last season and will serve as a utility player for Chicago in 2012.

Blake DeWitt returned to action on Wednesday September 7.

Blake DeWitt was the offensive star for the Cubs Monday, blasting a three-run homer while also adding a triple and a single in a win over the Giants. The Cubs got an Alfonso Soriano solo shot off Tim Lincecum in the fifth and then added three more homers in the seventh, two of which came off the Giants right-hander. It was just DeWitt's sixth start this month, as he was given a rare opportunity at second base.

Blake DeWitt went 2-for-3 with his 11th RBI in Chicago's 2-1 win over the Giants on Wednesday. DeWitt has now turned in three multi-hit efforts in his past four starts, upping his average from .266 to .280. A nice little run for DeWitt, but his playing time should be sparse going forward now that Darwin Barney is back in the lineup.