Cubs acquired RHP Matt Guerrier from the Dodgers for RHP Carlos Marmol and cash considerations.

It turns out to be a swap of relievers who were designated for assignment in recent days. In the final year of a three-year, $12 million contract, Guerrier owns a 4.80 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 34 appearances this season. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Dodgers designated RHP Matt Guerrier for assignment.

Guerrier posted a 4.80 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 34 appearances for the Dodgers this season. He'll probably clear waivers but should land on his feet with a major league deal somewhere.

Matt Guerrier struck out a pair over a scoreless inning in his return to action Thursday.

Guerrier was hit on the right thumb by a comebacker during Tuesday's game, but he's fine. He'll continue working in a middle relief role for the Dodgers.

Matt Guerrier (thumb) is expected to avoid the disabled list.

Guerrier was hit on the right thumb by a comebacker during Tuesday's game. He was able to play catch Wednesday, though, and could be available out of the bullpen soon.

Matt Guerrier left Tuesday's game with a right thumb injury.

Guerrier was struck by a comeback in the fifth inning of Tuesday's win, but X-rays came back negative. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he was unsure whether Guerrier would require a stint on the disabled list.

Matt Guerrier struck out a pair over two scoreless innings of relief Tuesday against the Rockies.

He entered the contest with just four punch outs, so last night's performance qualifies as an outburst. Guerrier used to be a holds machine for the Twins, but he's posted just 19 over the past three seasons for the Dodgers, four less than he had in his last year in Minnesota. An elbow injury cost the veteran most of last season. He owns a 3.45 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and ugly 6/6 K/BB rate over 18 appearances.

Dodgers activated RHP Matt Guerrier from the 15-day disabled list.

Guerrier hasn't pitched since the middle of May because of an elbow injury. The right-hander will be eased back into high-leverage situations and is doubtful to carry any fantasy value -- even in holds leagues.

Matt Guerrier (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound again in a few days.

If all goes well, he'll head to Arizona to continue his rehab. Guerrier hasn't pitched since April 18 due to right elbow tendinitis, but he hopes to return down the stretch.

Matt Guerrier threw 25 pitches off a mound Wednesday without feeling any discomfort in his elbow.

Guerrier mixed in fastballs and sliders, and came out of the workout feeling optimistic. "I feel like when the team goes on the road I'll be going somewhere," he said, indicating that a rehab assignment is coming. He should be back by mid-August.

Matt Guerrier (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday.

Guerrier has missed most of the season with elbow trouble, but he's finally making some real progress. The Dodgers are hopeful that he can make it back in September.

Matt Guerrier (elbow) has resumed his throwing program.

Guerrier was shut down for over a month with lingering discomfort in his right elbow but is ready to begin making progress again. The 33-year-old reliever will aim to return to the Dodgers' bullpen by the end of July.

Matt Guerrier felt lingering discomfort in his throwing elbow during a bullpen session Wednesday.

"It's very frustrating, so up and down and back and forth," Guerrier told MLB.com. "It feels good one day, the next day I can't play catch." He's planning to shut himself down until the pain is gone completely. The setup man seems unlikely to return to the Dodgers 'pen before July.

Matt Guerrier (elbow) threw his second bullpen session on Wednesday since landing on the disabled list back in mid-April.

He could soon face hitters and then going out on a rehab assignment shortly after that. Guerrier is hoping to be back by the first of June. "It's going good right now," said Guerrier. "I'm recovering. I'd like to be back by June 1 if I could. I don't feel any sharp pain anymore, and that's what I was having before."

Dodgers placed RHP Matt Guerrier on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis.

Guerrier missed most of the Cactus League schedule due to back issues and may have over-exerted himself in the early going this season. He should be ready to rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen in about three weeks.

Matt Guerrier (back) pitched in a minor league exhibition game Tuesday without incident.

Guerrier hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since March 11 due to back soreness. He's scheduled to make another minor league appearance Wednesday and could return to Cactus League action as soon as Friday. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that they are "counting on him being ready Opening Day."

Matt Guerrier (back) is tentatively scheduled to resume facing live hitters Wednesday.

Guerrier has been sidelined for almost a week in Dodgers camp due to back soreness. As a reliever, he only requires a handful of Cactus League appearances to get properly warmed up for the start of the regular season. But he could run out of time if significant progress isn't made this week.

Matt Guerrier was held out of action Tuesday in Dodgers camp because of a minor back injury.

The Dodgers are going to play it safe with the 33-year-old righty. "We'll definitely be taking care of him for a few days, making sure this thing doesn't get out of control," manager Don Mattingly told reporters. "We'd really like to keep it short term instead of trying to push him."

Matt Guerrier was activated from the paternity leave list.

Guerrier looked good in his first appearance in a week, striking out two while giving up an infield single in 2/3 of an inning. Oh, and mother and son are doing fine.

Dodgers placed RHP Matt Guerrier on the paternity leave list.

Guerrier can remain on the paternity leave list for 24 to 72 hours. The Dodgers have recalled right-hander Josh Lindblom to replace him on the active roster.

Matt Guerrier collected his first save on Tuesday, pitching a perfect ninth inning in the Dodgers' 3-0 against the Brewers.

Kenley Jansen got the save Friday night. And with Vicente Padilla dealing with forearm stiffness, manager Don Mattingly chose to go with Guerrier. Depending on Padilla's health going forward, the Dodgers appear to have multiple ninth inning options going forward.