The Cubs are expected to option Mervis to Triple-A Iowa before Saturday's contest against the Brewers, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Mervis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Mervis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

Mervis was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and is batting eighth as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Cubs are expected to recall Mervis from Triple-A Iowa prior to Tuesday's game against the Astros, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

The Cubs optioned Mervis to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Despite going 0-for-4 in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox, Mervis is batting a solid .259 this spring with a .782 OPS.

With January trade addition Michael Busch likely to play first base, per Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com, Mervis may have to settle for a bench role to begin the season.

The Cubs optioned Mervis to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Mervis isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday against the Angels.