Chicago Cubs

The Cubs have released catcher Micah Gibbs.

Gibbs was a third-round draft pick in 2010 but failed to hit in the minors. In 285 plate appearances over the past two years, Gibbs hit .192/.333/.295 in High A. The 24-year-old was hitting .163 this season. 

Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart is still dealing with his recent demotion, according to MLB.com.

Stewart accepted a demotion to the minors but hasn't been playing. The team is making sure Josh Vitters gets ample playing time, which has relegated Stewart to backup duties in the minors. Stewart said, "I'm over the not being in the big leagues part, now I'm just trying to put some good games together."

Stewart is no longer on the team's 40-man roster and doesn't figure into their future plans. He says he's thought about life after baseball and has begun taking on a mentoring role for the team's minor leaguers. 

Cubs outfielder David DeJesus hasn't been playing against lefties, but that might be for the best.

DeJesus has been a much better hitter against righties over his career. In 3,157 at-bats, DeJesus has a .293/.368/.453 line against right-handers. DeJesus has continued that success and is hitting .314/.382/.559 in 118 at-bats against righties this year.

Although a platoon isn't ideal for Fantasy owners, DeJesus is in the better half of a platoon situation. He should see a fair amount of playing time against right-handers, and that should keep him in the lineup fairly often.

Cubs pitcher Scott Feldman is having a breakout season but isn't doing anything drastically different.

Feldman is utilizing the same four-pitch mix he's always used. Aside from throwing his changeup less, Feldman's using most of his pitches at the same rate. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as Feldman has been fairly effective the past two years. Although he had a 5.09 ERA last year, his 3.98 FIP was a much better indicator on how he should have performed. He had an equally strong 3.99 FIP in 32 innings in 2011. 

Feldman is certainly pitching over his head, but could still post a solid ERA once regression hits. The bigger issue for Fantasy owners is whether he'll do enough to remain on teams once his ERA starts to rise. Feldman isn't a strong strikeout pitcher, and won't get Fantasy teams many points in that area. He could be a sell-high. Feldman will take on the Reds Friday.

The Cubs are expected to designate reliever Michael Bowden for assignment Tuesday to clear a space for Matt Garza on the roster, according to The Chicago Tribune.

Bowden struck out seven, walked five and carried a 3.78 ERA through 16 2/3 innings of work in the majors.