Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. The team has called up prospect Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros to take his place on the roster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happ, 30, was injured while batting on Friday in New York. Although he finished the game, he hasn’t played since then. After a training session on Monday, the team decided to slow down his recovery, expecting a minimum downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He went through it, but he was a little cautious, essentially.<\/p>Craig Counsell, Cubs manager<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Happ is batting .269 with an on-base percentage of .364 as the team’s leadoff hitter. Pete Crow-Armstrong has taken on those responsibilities in Happ’s absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ballesteros, 21, bats .368 in Triple-A Iowa and becomes an intriguing player for Chicago. Although he is still developing as a catcher in the minor leagues, he will perform almost exclusively as a designated hitter while Happ recovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think he has a gift for hitting. That is his true ability. You can’t help but notice.<\/p>Craig Counsell<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Ballesteros, considered the Cubs’ second-best prospect, signed from Venezuela at 17 in 2021 and has an on-base percentage of .371 in five minor league seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ballesteros, who bats seventh against the Miami Marlins, expressed his excitement for this new experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ballesteros’ minor league manager informed him of his call-up while playing MLB The Show. His parents, who were already visiting from Venezuela, will now be able to see him play in Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has been the youngest player on his team throughout his career and has been one of the best hitters. That’s impressive.<\/p>Craig Counsell<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
To make room for Ballesteros on the 40-man roster, the team transferred pitcher Tyson Miller to the 60-day injured list. Miller was recovering from a hip injury but suffered a setback after being hit in the calf during a rehab outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That will delay it. He won’t be able to throw.<\/p>Craig Counsell<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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