Cubs place 1B Frank Schwindel on 10-day IL with lower-back strain

The Cubs have placed first baseman Frank Schwindel on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain, per MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian. Alfonso Rivas has been recalled from Triple-A to claim the open roster spot.

Schwindel was a surprise performer for the Cubs last year, but Frank the Tank hasn’t had the type of follow-up season that he hoped. Over 245 plate appearances, Schwindel has slashed .237/.282/.386 with eight long balls. He’s been better of late, however, with a .278/.328/.407 line in June.

Rivas jumps right into the starting lineup Saturday, batting eighth and playing first base. The 25-year-old has been up and down with the big league club all season, slashing .194/.296/.301 across 108 plate appearances. He’s crushed in Triple-A, but he’s stepped to the plate a mere 27 times.