Chicago Cubs

Soroka tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Monday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. He walked two batters and struck out two.

Hodge allowed a hit and two walks while retiring two batters in the ninth inning of Monday's win over the Pirates before getting lifted for Brad Keller, who recorded the final out of the game.

Busch went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-0 win over the Pirates.

Keller struck out the only batter he faced to pick up the save in Monday's 4-0 win at Pittsburgh.

Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a steal and an additional run scored in Monday's 4-0 victory at Pittsburgh.

Taillon (10-6) allowed two hits and two walks over six scoreless frames to pick up the win Monday at Pittsburgh. He struck out three.

Ballesteros will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Monday's game against the Pirates.

The Cubs optioned Brown to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

The Cubs activated Soroka (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday.