The Milwaukee Brewers activated right-hander Abner Uribe from the 15-day injured list on Monday, adding a key bullpen arm before their series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The move was reported by MLB News and Nbc Sports.

Uribe had been sidelined with a mild flexor strain, a diagnosis that came on August 14, according to Nbc Sports. He had not appeared in a game since early August, per the same report. Before the injury, Uribe had posted a 2.05 ERA over 49 appearances this season, as reported by MLB News.

Manager's confidence

Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed strong belief in Uribe's value to the team. "Not him," Murphy said. "I have such belief in this cat, it's unbelievable. Of any guy on this team, people don't realize how valuable this dude is."

Uribe's return to form was a priority for the club. He had thrown a scoreless inning for High-A Wisconsin on a recent appearance, according to Nbc Sports. However, Murphy noted, "He didn't feel great the next day," indicating the team was monitoring his recovery closely.

Bullpen implications

Uribe's activation adds depth to a bullpen that has been led by closer Trevor Megill. Megill has re-established himself as Milwaukee's closer this season, as reported by MLB News. He recorded his 25th save in a recent game, retiring the side in order in the ninth inning, according to Nbc Sports. Megill has only two blown saves all season, per the same report.

In a corresponding move, the team recalled Grant Anderson from Triple-A Nashville, both outlets reported. Additionally, the Brewers are expected to activate left-hander JoJo Romero from the injured list on Tuesday, according to MLB News. Romero has been out since undergoing an emergency appendectomy in mid-July, Nbc Sports reported. Catcher Bo Naylor is the most likely position player to be called up when rosters expand, according to MLB News.