CHICAGO CUBS PLAYER NEWS

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday that the team plans to activate Swanson (oblique) from the 10-day injured list prior to its Sept. 18-20 series in Cincinnati, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Gausman (9-12) allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out six over four innings to take the loss versus the Brewers on Wednesday.

Webb blew the save Tuesday against the Brewers, giving up two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out one over one inning.

Peterson allowed one run on six hits across 4.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Brewers. He walked three and struck out four.

Kelly is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Conforto is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Milwaukee.

Ramirez is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee.

Happ (knee) will start in left field and bat sixth in Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Boyd (8-4) took the loss against Milwaukee on Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over seven-plus innings.

Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Brewers.

Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Brewers. He also stole two bases.