Cubs activate C Montero (back) from DL

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CHICAGO — Cubs catcher Miguel Montero was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday while outfielder Ryan Kalish was designated for assignment as manager Joe Maddon has elected to carry three catchers.

Montero had been sidelined by lower back tightness.

“It gives us freedom to do things in the latter part of the game,” Maddon said Saturday morning. “(Catcher Tim) Federowicz has forced our hand because he’s played so …

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