Cubs recall Marcos Mateo

Updated: June 28, 2011, 7:02 PM ET
ESPNChicago.com

The Chicago Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Marcos Mateo from Triple-A Iowa in time for Tuesday night's game against the San Francisco Giants.

DJ LeMahieu was optioned to Iowa.

Mateo, 27, joins the Cubs for the second time this season. He was a member of the team's Opening Day roster. He is 1-1 with a 5.74 ERA in 20 relief appearances for the Cubs this season, holding the opponent scoreless in 15 of his 20 outings.

LeMahieu batted .243 with one double and one RBI in 23 games with the Cubs this season.

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