The Chicago Cubs activated shortstop Nico Hoerner on Wednesday and placed catcher Yan Gomes on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique.
Hoerner, 25, last played on May 11 before he was placed on the IL with a right ankle sprain. The injury occurred when he collided with umpire Dan Iassogna while getting into position to take a relay throw from the outfield.
In 29 games this season, Hoerner was batting .271
