The Chicago Cubs have reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list. Chicago also optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Triple-A Iowa and designated infielder Jon Berti for assignment in moves announced before Tuesday's 5-1 loss at Toronto.

TORONTO — The Cubs reinstated right-hander Javier Assad and catcher Miguel Amaya from the 60-day IL before their series opener against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Assad was expected to start Tuesday’s game, instead of right-hander Ben Brown, who was originally listed as the probable starter.

The Chicago Cubs will keep three catchers on the big-league squad after they activated Miguel Amaya from the 60-day injured list before Tuesday’s series opener.