Chicago Cubs acquire LHP Giovanni Soto from Cleveland Indians

The Chicago Cubs acquired left-hander Giovanni Soto from the Cleveland Indians for a cash consideration on Monday.

Soto was then optioned to Triple-A Iowa. To make room for Soto on the 40-man roster, catcher Kyle Schwarber was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

Soto, 24, made his major league debut with the Indians last season and turned in six scoreless relief appearances over 3 1/3 innings.

With Triple-A Columbus last year, Soto went 2-1 with two saves and a 2.68 ERA over 53 2/3 innings in 46 appearances, all but one in relief.

Soto was originally selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 21st round of the 2009 draft and was acquired by the Indians a year later. In seven minor league seasons, Soto is 25-25 with four saves and a 3.10 ERA in 167 minor league appearances, including 64 starts.