The Cubs activated shortstop Andrelton Simmons from the IL then designated him for assignment, the team announced Saturday.

Simmons, 32, appeared in 34 games for the Cubs after signing a one-year, $4 million deal with them last offseason. 

"There's no room for him, to be honest," Cubs manager David Ross said Saturday. "Look, he's nothing but a pro, but this year hasn't gone the way any of us expected, starting off hurt with the shoulder.

"He's never had a shoulder issue in his career and just dealing with that and trying to come back. Phenomenal person, great professional. I'm going to miss him personally."