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James Triantos called up by Cubs for MLB debut against Pirates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

James Triantos called up by Cubs for MLB debut against Pirates

Summary

James Triantos has been promoted to the Chicago Cubs' major league roster from Triple A ahead of their series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 23-year-old prospect expressed excitement about his call-up, stating it feels surreal to be in the big leagues. Triantos learned of his promotion after several attempts by Iowa's manager to reach him. Manager Craig Counsell indicated that playing time may be limited for Triantos due to the roster construction. The Cubs believe exposure to major league play will be beneficial for his development, even if he doesn't see regular at-bats initially.

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By the Numbers

•Triantos joins the Cubs before their game against the Pirates.
•He was surprised by his call-up after multiple failed attempts to reach him.
•Counsell expects limited playing time for Triantos initially.
•Triantos attended a Pirates game as a child, now makes his debut at PNC Park.
•He aims to help the team win games and make the most of this opportunity.

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11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs prospect James Triantos savoring 1st big-league call-up: ‘It’s really cool to be here’

What they're saying

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PITTSBURGH — For a few moments Friday afternoon before getting in his pregame defensive work, James Triantos stood on the dirt in front of the visitors dugout at PNC Park and slowly turned to take everything in. This wasn’t Triantos’ first time at the ballpark. He attended a Pirates game about 13 years ago while growing up in Virginia, roughly a four-hour drive from Pittsburgh. But this time ...
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