LHP Manny Parra was released by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday as one of three moves to trim the spring training roster to 32.

The Chicago Cubs released outfielder Shane Victorino on Tuesday as one of three moves to trim the spring training roster to 32.Also released on Tuesday were infielder Munenori Kawasaki and reliever Manny Parra.The Cubs will attempt to sign all three players to minor-league deals.Chicago also placed utilityman Javier Baez (thumb) on the 15-day disabled list.Baez has a deep bruise on his left thumb and manager Joe Maddon doesn't believe Baez is fully healed.The releases of the three veterans were made before a Tuesday deadline that would have required the Cubs to pay a $100,000 bonus to keep them in their organization.Kawasaki and Parra would start the season at Triple-A Iowa if they sign a minor-league deal with Chicago. Victornio has a calf injury and would go to extended spring training.

The Chicago Cubs released outfielder Shane Victorino on Tuesday as one of three moves to trim the spring training roster to 32.Also released on Tuesday were infielder Munenori Kawasaki and reliever Manny Parra.The Cubs will attempt to sign all three players to minor-league deals.The releases were made before a Tuesday deadline that would have required the Cubs to pay a $100,000 bonus to keep them in their organization.Kawasaki and Parra would start the season at Triple-A Iowa if they sign a minor-league deal with Chicago. Victornio has a calf injury and would go to extended spring training.

LHP Manny Parra signed a minor league contract with the Cubs on Monday. Parra, 33, spent the past three seasons with the Reds, posting a 1-2 record and 3.90 ERA over 32 1/3 innings in 40 games last year. He had a combined 3.91 ERA with 113 strikeouts in 115 innings for Cincinnati from 2013-2015. Parra previously spent parts of his first five major league seasons with the Brewers, recording a 5.12 ERA in 172 games from 2007-12.

Parra (biceps) was activated off the DL on Friday.

Parra didn't miss much more than the necessary 15 days and will now rejoin the club was just about a month remaining. The lefty has pitched to a 3.24 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 25 innings this season.

Parra was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with biceps tendinitis and a left shoulder issue, MLB.com's Robert Bondy reports.

Parra hasn't pitched since Aug. 18 due to the injuries, which could very well keep him out for the rest of the season with just over a month remaining. The Reds purchased the contract of Collin Balester to replace Parra in the bullpen.

Parra (elbow) was reinstated from the DL on Tuesday.

Parra missed only the minimum 15 days with an elbow strain, and he'll now return to the Reds bullpen, where he holds a 4.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 18 innings this season. In a corresponding move, the Reds sent outfielder Kyle Waldrop back to Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Manny Parra was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday after recovering from an elbow injury.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Manny Parra was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday after recovering from an elbow injury. Parra last pitched on July 19 before suffering a left elbow strain and will resume a middle relief role.

Parra (elbow) is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a strained left elbow, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Parra has been a frequent visitor to the training table over the past two seasons, even if he hasn't spent too much time on the disabled list. This season, he holds a 4.00 ERA in 18 innings with a 1.22 WHIP out of the bullpen. He is replaced by Dylan Axelrod in the Reds bullpen.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Manny Parra will be placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a left elbow strain, according to MLB.com.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Manny Parra will be placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a left elbow strain, according to MLB.com. Parra, who has a 4.00 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP this season, will be out until at least Aug. 4 as he recovers.

Parra (neck) was reinstated from the 15-day DL prior to Monday's matchup against the Rockies.

A neck strain has kept the long reliever on the shelf since April 23, but Parra now appears ready to contribute following a short rehab stint. He'll take the roster spot of Devin Mesoraco (hip), who was placed on the disabled list in a corresponding move.

Parra (neck/elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Parra has been on the disabled list since Apr. 29 due to a strained neck, and he recently dealt with some tenderness in his elbow. The more recent injury is apparently minor, so Parra should be back in the Reds' bullpen within the next week or two.

Parra (neck) had a bit of a setback involving his elbow and does not have a return date projected yet.

Parra originally was expected to have a minimal DL stay, but he's going to need additional time. "He had a little bit of elbow tenderness that has been completely checked out. I don't want to say it's a non-issue ... but it's been checked out," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "It's part of the aches and pains of throwing the baseball. He's getting very close to being back pitching again."

Parra was placed on the 15-day DL Wednesday.

Parra hasn't pitched in a game since last Thursday, and now the reason has potentially been revealed. The fact that he hasn't pitched works in his benefit, however, as his DL stint can be backdated to Apr. 24. It's unclear if he'll be ready when first eligible, but his progress over the next week or two should shed a little light on the situation.

Parra failed to retire a batter while getting the loss against the Cubs in extra innings Monday night. He walked two lefties (Anthony Rizzo and Chris Coghlan), bracketing a single by Jorge Soler. He also threw a wild pitch.

Parra now has four appearances and has allowed three hits and three walks in that time, retiring only three batters. The Reds' bullpen is a mess right now, and Parra is a significant part of the problem.

Parra is among the relievers that the Reds are considering for their eighth inning role, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Back and neck injuries effectively ruined Parra's season after a decent first month. He's still more of a specialist than a flamethrower that can slam the door late.

Parra (back) returned to action Saturday against the Marlins, retiring two batters before allowing a bunt single.

Parra had to test his back while trying to field the bunt and came out no worse for wear.

Parra is still dealing with back spasms and hasn't pitched since July 20, though he did play catch before Thursday's game. "He's as day to day as they come," manager Bryan Price said. "It always seems like it's a day away from him being a piece of what we're doing. I don't know if he's ready to play."

The Reds could put Parra retroactively on the DL, but if they want to keep Curtis Partch (currently up with the team due to Jay Bruce's bereavement leave) on the roster, they can't backdate Parra's move.

Manny Parra has been unavailable the last few days due to a stiff back.

"He has a little bit of back stiffness," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "It is not something I wanted to announce to our opposing team. His back has been acting up and he's been unavailable." Parra hasn't appeared in a game since July 20, but it appears that he'll avoid the DL.

Reds manager Bryan Price revealed Wednesday that Manny Parra went 12 days in between appearances because he'd been dealing with a "cranky" shoulder.

Parra last pitched on June 29 before retiring the only batter he faced on one pitch Tuesday. It appears the shoulder is no longer a concern. "His shoulder was cranky," Price said. "We worked through that, he could have pitched, but we felt if we didn't pitch him, it gave him a better chance to continue without any flare-ups. By the end of that San Francisco series, he was feeling much better."