Cubs option rookie Moises Ballesteros to Triple-A Iowa amid slump
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have optioned rookie Moises Ballesteros to Triple-A Iowa as the player seeks to improve his performance after a significant slump. Initially excelling with a.387 batting average and five home runs in 25 games, Ballesteros struggled with a.128 average in his past 34 games. This move aims to help the 22-year-old regain confidence and work on his skills in the minors. Justin Dean is expected to be called up to fill his spot on the roster.
- •Ballesteros batted.128 with one home run in his last 34 games.
- •He will receive consistent at-bats in Triple-A to regain form.
- •Justin Dean is anticipated to be promoted to the Cubs' lineup.
- •Ballesteros made the Opening Day roster but struggled since late April.
- •The Cubs hope this is a short-term move for Ballesteros' improvement.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why The Cubs Optioned Moises Ballesteros and Who Replaces Him?
"After a blistering start cooled into a persistent slump, the prized rookie heads to Triple-A to rediscover his swing while a speedster joins the North Siders.
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