Cubs placed C/INF Steve Clevenger on the 60-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. Clevenger was expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks, so the Cubs decided to go ahead and clear 40-man roster space. Kameron Loe was claimed off waivers and will assume Clevenger's roster spot.

Steve Clevenger will be sidelined for at least six weeks with a left oblique strain. Clevenger collapsed in pain as he suffered the injury Saturday when he struck out to end the game. The Cubs won't officially place him on the DL until Tuesday, as Darwin Barney is due back that day.

Steve Clevenger has been diagnosed with a left oblique injury and will likely be placed on the 15-day DL. Clevenger suffered the injury Saturday on the final swing of the Cubs' 3-2 loss to the Giants. The backup catcher is 1-for-8 this season with three strikeouts.

Steve Clevenger has won the Cubs' final bench spot as a third catcher and backup at first and third base. Clevenger began his pro career as an infielder and played a little bit at the corner infield spots last season. He'll be used mostly as a lefty pinch hitter.

In an attempt to highlight his versatility, Steve Clevenger will see time at first base during spring training games. The Cubs lack depth at the position, and with Anthony Rizzo playing for Team Italy in the WBC, it's a great opportunity for the former infielder to prove that he's capable of handling the position defensively. If successful, it would certainly boost his chances of making the Opening Day roster.

Steve Clevenger was reinstated from his suspension on Tuesday September 11.

MLB suspended Steve Clevenger one-game for his involvement in Thursday's bench-clearing brawl with the Nationals. He won't appeal the suspension. Clevenger was ejected after pushing Michael Morse and throwing a punch at Ian Desmond. Manny Corpas and bench coach Jamie Quirk appear to have avoided league discipline.

Steve Clevenger was ejected from Thursday's game against the Nationals in the sixth inning after benches cleared. Benches cleared after Lendy Castillo threw inside on Bryce Harper, apparently in retaliation to a confrontation between Nationals third base coach Bo Porter and Cubs bench coach Jamie Quirk which caused benches to clear in the previous inning. No punches were thrown in the scrum, but Clevenger shoved Michael Morse and took a swipe at Ian Desmond. Castillo remained in the game and struck out Harper.

Steve Clevenger was ejected from Thursday's game in the fifth inning for arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire Jeff Nelson. Clevenger went 0-for-1 with a strikeout before getting tossed. Welington Castillo replaced him behind the plate.

Cubs activated C Steve Clevenger from the 15-day disabled list. Clevenger was cleared to return after 6-for-13 (.462) with a homer and three RBI over five rehab games with Triple-A Iowa. He was hitting .500 (11-for-22) with five doubles and two RBI prior to landing on the DL late last month with an oblique strain. He could be a smart play in NL-only leagues while Geovany Soto and Welington Castillo are sidelined.