Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and got two outs in the sixth inning of Chicago's 10-3 win over the New York Mets.

In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned left-hander Jordan Wicks to their training complex in Arizona.

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Palencia went on the injured list Sept. 8 with a right shoulder strain. The 25-year-old right-hander has 22 saves in 25 chances and is 1-6 with a 2.96 ERA in his third major league season — all with the Cubs.

Before the game, manager Craig Counsell said Palencia might not return immediately as the closer or in high-leverage situations.

"I just want Daniel to pitch, you don’t care where," Counsell said. "I think we’ve got to get Daniel outings. We’ve got to get Daniel on this mound. That’s the only thing

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