Chicago Cubs
On July 31, 2010 DeWitt was traded along with minor league pitchers Brett Wallach and Kyle Smit to the Chicago Cubs for Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot. He played in 53 games for the Cubs after the trade and hit .250 along with 4 home runs.
On May 6, 2012 DeWitt was designated for assignment to make room for Adrian Cardenas on the 40-man roster. DeWitt eventually cleared waivers and was added to the roster of the Iowa Cubs. In October 2012, DeWitt elected minor league free agency.
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