May 12
LHP Scott Eyre made his season debut Saturday and picked up the victory in relief as the Cubs beat the Diamondabacks 7-2. Eyre had not pitched this season because of a bone chip in his pitching elbow. The 35-year-old Eyre also says he has arthritis.
May 9
The Chicago Cubs activated left-handed reliever Scott Eyre from the 15-day disabled list Friday and optioned left-handed pitcher Sean Marshall to Triple-A Iowa.
Advice: Eyre has missed the first 34 games this season with left elbow inflammation. He said Friday he has been taking medication for arthritis in the joint. The 35-year-old Eyre was placed on the DL on March 30. He made seven minor league rehab appearances with three of the Cubs' minor league affiliates and had a 6.75 ERA. Eyre did not allow a run over his final 19 outings last season, a span of 14 2-3 innings. He had a 2-1 record with a 4.13 ERA in 55 relief appearances.
May 9
Eyre (elbow) was activated from the disabled list on Friday, the Associated Press reports.
Recommendation: Eyre made seven minor league rehab appearances across three different levels, and posted a 6.75 ERA. Although he won't get you any saves, Eyre has posted pretty solid K/9 numbers over the last four years.
May 9
Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs have only one left-handed pitcher in their bullpen in RP Scott Eyre. The Cubs recently optioned left-handed P Sean Marshall to Triple-A Iowa.
