Cubs Make Unexpected Roster Move

UPDATE: Jesus Tinoco Added to Roster

Earlier this week the Cubs made a minor trade with the Kansas City Royals, sending some cash over for right-handed pitcher Jesus Tinoco. At the same time the Cubs announced that Daniel Palencia was optioned back to Triple-A and most fans thought this meant Julian Merryweather would be activated off the injured list on Friday. Well, the Cubs made the unexpected roster move of actually adding Tinoco to the 26-man roster for the start of their weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.