Cubs RHP Miller placed on DL with back spasms

CHICAGO (TICKER) —Wade Miller’s disappointing season has taken a turn for the worst.

The Chicago Cubs on Monday placed Miller on the 15-day disabled list with back spasms.

The move came one day after the righthanded Miller was rocked for seven runs in 4 2/3 innings of a 12-9 loss to St. Louis. In three starts this season, Miller is 0-1 with a 10.54 ERA.

In a corresponding move, the Cubs recalled righthander Rocky Cherry from Class AAA Iowa. The 27-year-old Cherry was impressive for the Cubs during spring training, going 1-1 with a 1.46 ERA and five saves in 12 relief appearances.