Manny Corpas was ejected from Thursday's game against the Nationals in the sixth inning for his involvement in a benches-clearing incident. Benches cleared after Cubs' right-hander Lendy Castillo threw inside on Bryce Harper. It's not clear whether Corpas threw any punches or helped instigate.

Cubs sent RHP Manny Corpas outright to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs signed Corpas in late-December, but he'll now head to spring training as a non-roster invite. The 29-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2010.

Cubs signed RHP Manny Corpas. It was reported last week as a one-year major-league deal, but it's actually a non-guaranteed split contract. Corpas hasn't pitched in the majors since August of 2010 due to Tommy John surgery, but he's expected to be ready for spring training. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 3.93 ERA over 280 appearances in the majors, averaging 6.5 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9.

Cubs signed RHP Manny Corpas to a one-year contract. Corpas hasn't pitched since the 2010 season due to Tommy John surgery, but he should be ready to rock by Opening Day 2012. The 29-year-old righty has a 3.93 career ERA.