Cubs call up Middletown grad Kyle Schwarber

In the Futures Game, the 22-year-old Schwarber tripled and drove in two runs. Last month, in his first stint in the major leagues as a designated hitter in interleague games, he went 8-for-22 with a home run and six RBIs before being sent to Triple-A Iowa to develop his catching skills.

The Cubs will employ three catchers in Montero's absence, including veterans David Ross and Taylor Teagarden. Schwarber is the lone left-handed hitter in that group.