Federowicz is expected to be DFA'd in order to clear space on the roster for Willson Contreras, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

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It's unclear exactly when the Cubs will officially recall Contreras, but with the move imminent, Federowicz will be designated for assignment to clear room on both the 25-man and 40-man rosters. The 28-year-old as appeared in 13 games on the season as the Cubs' third catcher, and he managed just a .192 batting average while striking out nine times in 26 at-bats.