Porter Hodge

The Chicago Cubs optioned Porter Hodge to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge will head to the minors after giving up three earned runs in one inning of work against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. In a corresponding move, Jordan Hicks was recalled from Triple-A.

The Cubs recalled RHP Porter Hodge from Triple-A Iowa.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge adds a fresh arm in the Cubs bullpen. He'll remain in a low-leverage role.

Porter Hodge is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

After being sidelined since July 9 with a right shoulder impingement, Hodge will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday. He's expected to be reinstated in early August.

Cubs right-hander Porter Hodge (right shoulder impingement) is feeling good and will throw on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge was placed on the 15-day injured list on July 9 but it appears his stay on the injured list may not be a lengthy one. He posted a 6.85 ERA in 26 outings prior to hitting the shelf.

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

Fantasy Impact

Hodge was shelled for six runs while retiring just one batter in Tuesday's loss to the Twins and will head straight to the injured list as a result. The righty now owns a 6.85 ERA in 26 appearances with the Cubs this season, although he had allowed just one earned run in a six-outing span prior to Tuesday's blowup.