CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and available to pitch against the New York Mets in a game with postseason ramifications for both teams.

In a corresponding move, Chicago optioned left-hander Jordan Wicks to its training complex in Arizona.

Palencia went on the injured list Sept. 8 with a right shoulder strain. The 25-year-old right-hander has 22 saves in 25 chances and is 1-6 with a 3.00 ERA in his third major league season — all with the Cubs.

He was placed on the IL a day after blowing his third save opportunity and getting hurt during a ninth-inning meltdown against Washington as the Nationals came back for a 6-3 win.

Palencia entered that game with a 3-1 lead, faced five batters and did not get an out. He yielded fi

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