CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs activated left-handed reliever Scott Eyre from the 15-day disabled list Friday and optioned left-handed pitcher Sean Marshall to Triple-A Iowa.
Eyre has missed the first 34 games this season with left elbow inflammation. He said Friday he has been taking medication for arthritis in the joint.
The 35-year-old Eyre was placed on the DL on March 30. He made seven minor league rehab appearances with three of the Cubs' minor league affiliates and had a 6.75 ERA.
Eyre did not allow a run over his final 19 outings last season, a span of 14 2-3 innings. He had a 2-1 record with a 4.13 ERA in 55 relief appearances last season. Eyre said his elbow felt fine and he was ready to pitch.
"If there are limitations, I shouldn't be there," he said.
Marshall, called up from Iowa on April 9, was 0-0 with a save and 4.15 ERA in 13 relief appearances. He was 7-8 and made 19 starts for the Cubs last season. He will go back to the minors and work on returning to a starter's role.