CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs added infielder Nicky Lopez and reliever Drew Pomeranz as part of a flurry of moves before Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Nicky Lopez was at home in Arizona with his wife on Tuesday night, watching the Cubs’ wild comeback win over the Dodgers. One day later, he was wearing a Cubs uniform and standing in front of his new locker inside Wrigley Field.

Workman likely goes back to the Tigers, where the Cubs got him in a Rule 5 selection last winter. It remains to be seen if the Cubs can make a deal to keep Workman in their system

Left-hander Drew Pomeranz was on the brink of making his long-awaited return to the majors 11 months ago. Signed by the Giants for what was only going to be a four-day stint, Pomeranz was warm in the bullpen and ready for the call.

The Cubs made an early-season move to bolster their bullpen, acquiring veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz from the Mariners for a cash consideration, the club announced on Monday. Pomeranz, 36, posted a 4.

Czech government leaders came to the defense of former international ice hockey star Dominik Hasek on Wednesday after what they said were death threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, calling such comments unacceptable.