Cubs RHP Casey Coleman has cleared waivers and accepted assignment to Triple-A Iowa. Coleman struggled in the Cubs bullpen in 2012, posting a 7.40 ERA and 2.01 WHIP over 24 1/3 innings. While talented, he'll need to find consistency in the minor leagues before legitimately competing for a spot in the bullpen in 2013.

Cubs designated RHP Casey Coleman for assignment. The move clears room for the newly-signed Scott Feldman on the 40-man roster. Coleman, 25, had an ugly 7.40 ERA and 16/12 K/BB ratio over 24 1/3 innings with the Cubs this past season.

Cubs recalled RHP Casey Coleman from Triple-A Iowa. Coleman was terrible in his time with the Cubs this season and wasn't too great at Triple-A, either. He'll try to make the team as a long man next spring.

Casey Coleman is dealing with a right shoulder injury. It's not clear when he suffered the injury or how long he might be out, but the Cubs have signed Seth McClung to take his spot in Triple-A Iowa's rotation. Coleman has a 7.40 ERA and 16/12 K/BB ratio over 24 1/3 innings with the Cubs this season.

Cubs optioned RHP Casey Coleman to Triple-A Iowa. Coleman struggled in a spot-start Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing four runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings. He now has a 7.40 ERA and 16/12 K/BB ratio over 24 1/3 innings with the Cubs this season.

The Cubs are expected to recall right-hander Casey Coleman from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Coleman and Welington Castillo will replace Paul Maholm and Reed Johnson on the active roster. Brett Jackson was pulled from a game with Triple-A Iowa on Monday night, but the Cubs will likely wait until Wednesday to bring him up as they have deals in the works. Coleman has a 7.32 ERA and 11/8 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings with the Cubs this season and can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Casey Coleman has been scratched from his scheduled start Thursday with Triple-A Iowa. Coleman is expected to travel to St. Louis in case the newly-claimed Justin Germano can't make it in time for Friday's game. Like Germano, he could also be an option to start if Ryan Dempster is traded, though no deal is believed to be imminent at this time. The 24-year-old right-hander has pitched exclusively in relief with the Cubs this season, posting a 7.32 ERA and 11/8 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings.

Cubs optioned RHP Casey Coleman to Triple-A Iowa. He was sent down to make room for Tuesday's starter, Chris Volstad, on the active roster. Coleman gave up seven runs over 1 2/3 innings in his most recent appearance last Wednesday, which boosted his ERA from 4.50 ERA to 7.32 for the year. He should be back later this summer.

X-rays taken late Wednesday night on Casey Coleman's right hand turned up negative. Coleman was lifted from Wednesday's game against the White Sox after getting struck in the hand with a broken bat. But the right-hander merely suffered a contusion and should be fine after a couple days of rest.

Cubs manager Dale Sveum said that he would have used Casey Coleman in a save situation Monday against the Padres. That means we can add him into the mix with James Russell and Shawn Camp for save chances. Coleman has allowed three runs in 10 innings of work with the Cubs this season, but has an ugly 5.29 ERA over 151 1/3 innings in the big leagues. It's not the best situation for fantasy owners and we wouldn't be surprised if Carlos Marmol ultimately wins his job back.