Cubs are Calling up Top Prospect Moises Ballesteros
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“He’s always been a hitter,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s been the youngest player on his team, still, for his whole career. And he’s always been one of the better hitters, and that’s impressive.
The Cubs came into this season believing they had the depth -- both in the Major Leagues and among their upper-level prospects -- to withstand unexpected setbacks and still remain firmly in a postseason chase.
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.