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Cubs Recall Pitcher Brian Schlitter

(CBS) -- The Chicago Cubs have recalled pitcher Brian Schlitter from Triple-A Iowa and sent down outfielder Matt Szczur.

Schlitter, 29, went 0-2 with a 9.53 ERA in seven appearances in his first stint with the team this season. Last season, the right-hander went 2-3 with a 4.15 ERA in 61 appearances.

In 18 games this season, Szczur has hit .172 with two doubles and five RBIs.

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