Cubs Promote Top Prospect Moisés Ballesteros
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Chicago announced before Tuesday night’s game against Miami that outfielder Ian Happ has been placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Cubs selected the contract of catcher Moises Ballesteros from Triple-A Iowa.
The Cubs are calling up intriguing prospect Moisés Ballesteros to replace injured outfielder Ian Happ, and Eric Samulski explains why the catcher/first baseman brings major offensive potential to Chicago.
Of course, that doesn't mean Webb is likely to be the next man up for the Rangers – Chris Martin has been the team's best high-leverage reliever this season, but he had already pitched in a setup role before Jackson exited Monday.
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Yardbarker on MSNCubs dip into deep minor league system again, call up catching prospectThe Cubs dipped into this depth last week, calling up right-hander Cade Horton with Shota Imanaga landing on the injured list. They're now primed to do so again.
The Chicago Cubs are as well represented as any team in the top 100 prospects list made by MLB Pipeline. They currently have six players on the list; third base