The Chicago Cubs have designated Jeff Stevens for assignment according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune.

This movement will create room for D.J. LeMahieu on the 40-man roster. Stevens posted a 5.14 ERA in 7 innings for the Cubs this season. LeMahieu is currently hitting .358/.386/.492 with 2 HR’s and 27 RBI’s in 187 AB’s at Double-A.

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