Womack finds roster spot with Cubs
Tony Womack, who signed this season with the Reds but was later released, has been selected by the Cubs. Womack signed with Triple-A Iowa earlier this month and has posted impressive numbers since, batting .467 (7-for-15) with a double, plus 3 SBs. To make room on the roster, the Cubs have optioned infielder Ryan Theriot to the Triple-A affiliate.
[...] Tony Womack has been sent down to Triple-A Iowa. That didn't last long! It's not clear if this is based on his own performance or just the club needing to make room on the roster so they can bring up back-up catcher Geovany Soto since Henry Blanco is experiencing neck pain. We'll know for certain when Soto is sent back down to the minors. [...]