Cubs | Chris Volstad optioned

The Chicago Cubs optioned SP Chris Volstad to Triple-A Iowa and recalled C Blake Lalli from Iowa Friday, May 18. C Geovany Soto (knee) will be placed on the 15-day disabled list. Lalli was hitting .178 (13-for-73) with three home runs and 11 RBIs in the minors. Volstad was 0-6 with a 7.46 ERA after losing Thursday, May 17.

2012-05-18 11:35:22 | Source: ESPNChicago.com - Doug Padilla

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