Cubs activate Dempster from DL

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07/21/2007 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs activated closer Ryan Dempster off the 15-day disabled list on Friday.

Dempster, who went on the DL June 26 with a left oblique strain, has a 1-3 record with a 3.38 ERA and 16 saves in 18 chances this season. The 30-year- old right-hander has held the opposition to a .178 batting average in 34.2 innings of work.

The Cubs also placed outfielder Daryle Ward on the 15-day DL with a strained right calf. The 32-year-old Ward suffered the injury on Thursday attempting to catch an infield pop-up. In 47 games for Chicago this season, Ward is hitting .333 with eight runs batted in.

In other corresponding roster moves, the Cubs optioned pitcher Sean Gallagher to Triple-A Iowa and transferred pitcher Wade Miller's rehab assignment to Iowa.

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