The Cubs optioned Kawasaki to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kawasaki was recalled last week to fill the roster spot of the injured Kyle Schwarber (knee), but he will head back to Iowa with Javier Baez rejoining the big club on Friday. Kawasaki will garner consideration next time the Cubs need to call up an infielder from the minors.