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Cubs activate reliever Ramirez from bereavement list

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs have activated reliever Neil Ramirez from the bereavement list and optioned right-hander Spencer Patton to Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs announced the moves before Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals.

The right-handed Ramirez began the day with a 4.50 ERA in six appearances.

Patton made one appearance for the Cubs.

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