If only trades were so lopsided

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs sent right-hander Sergio Mitre to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, clearing the way for the team to activate Mark Prior from the disabled list.

Prior is to make his first start of the season Friday against the Pirates after being on the disabled list since spring training because of a sore Achilles' tendon and elbow.

Mitre made nine starts for the Cubs and was 2-4 with a 6.51 ERA.