Cubs option Moisés Ballesteros, recall Justin Dean from Triple-A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have optioned Moisés Ballesteros to Triple-A Iowa following a significant drop in performance. Ballesteros had a strong start to the 2026 season but has struggled recently, batting.128 over the last 34 games. Replacing him on the roster is outfielder Justin Dean, who comes up from Iowa and brings experience primarily as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner. Dean made limited appearances with the Dodgers last season and could make his Cubs debut against the Blue Jays this weekend. This roster change is aimed at improving the Cubs' outfield defense.
- •Moisés Ballesteros optioned to Triple-A Iowa after recent slump.
- •Ballesteros batted.128 in his last 34 games.
- •Justin Dean recalled to bolster outfield defense.
- •Dean played 18 games for the Dodgers last season.
- •Dean could debut against the Blue Jays this weekend.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs roster move: Moisés Ballesteros optioned, Justin Dean recalled
"The Cubs are bolstering their outfield defense.
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