Cubs designate Maine for assignment

The Cubs have designated reliever Scott Maine for assignment. The move creates space for Anthony Recker, who was just acquiring from the Athletics.

Maine was drafted in the sixth round of the 2007 draft by the Cubs, and has appeared in 21 games for Chicago this year, posting a 4.79 ERA in 20 2/3 innings. In parts of six minor league seasons, Maine has a 3.28 ERA.

Analysis: Maine might get claimed off of waivers, because lefty relievers are hard to come by. He has had some success in the minors, but walks a lot of hitters, and that will probably make some teams reluctant to put a claim on him.