Cubs make four roster changes ahead of second game against Pirates

Cubs make four roster changes for Game 2 vs. Pirates originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

The Cubs announced they were recalling right-handed pitchers Daniel Palencia and Keegan Thompson to the major leagues on Tuesday. In return, they placed Julian Merryweather on the 15-day IL with right knee tendonitis and sent Jack Neely to Triple-A Iowa.

Palencia has a 6.55 ERA in 11 innings pitched (seven appearances) in the major leagues this season. He earned his first career major league save on April 7 against the Dodgers. In 27 games with Triple-A Iowa, he has a 5.46 ERA, three saves and 54 strikeouts.

Thompson has pitched in 13 games for the Cubs this season. He has a 3.50 ERA with one save in the major leagues this season. In Iowa, Thompson has pitched in 20 games (27.1 innings), with a 2.96 ERA and one save.

Merryweather has a 1-1 record with a 6.00 ERA in 15 games for the Cubs this season.

Neely, 24, recently made his major league debut on Aug. 21 against the Tigers. He has made four major league appearances this season, posting a 13.50 ERA in four innings pitched.

The Cubs play their second of three games against the Pirates on Tuesday at 5:40 p.m. (CT).

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