Montero activated by Cubs, hitless in return

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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. He went 0-for-3, scoring a run in his first game back as the Cubs beat the Pirates, 8-2.

“It gives us freedom to do things in the latter part of the game,” Maddon said before the game. “(Catcher Tim) …

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