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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs are sending right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa and calling up Justin Berg.

Samardzija lasted just 3 1/3 innings on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up seven earned runs on eight hits as the Phillies won 12-5. The former Notre Dame All-America wide receiver is 1-2 with a 7.81 ERA.

"He's going to be fine because, one, he has the stuff, and two, he has the heart," Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said on "The Waddle & Silvy" show on ESPN 1000. "I think he's going to be a real good pitcher for a real long time.

"We'll send him down for two or three starts and get him back here no later than a September call-up."

Berg was called up earlier this season but has not yet appeared in a major-league game.

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.