Mesa, AZ -- (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs released infielder Alex Cintron, the team announced Wednesday.

The Cubs signed Cintron, 29, as a minor league free agent February 18. In limited action, the infielder battled a sore left hamstring and was even struck in the face with a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle two weeks ago.

Cintron is a career .277 hitter in parts of seven major league seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox. The versatile infielder has played at shortstop, second base and third base in his career.

In an injury-plagued 2007 campaign, Cintron batted .243 with two home runs and 19 RBI with the White Sox.

After the infielder's release, the Cubs roster features 30 players, including 16 pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders and five outfielders.