US EditionBallesteros Back Down as Happ Returns From IL; Hodge Suffers Oblique Strain
- On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Chicago Cubs reinstated Ian Happ to their active roster prior to their matchup in Miami against the Marlins.
- Happ, 30, had a left oblique strain sustained on May 9 and missed the minimum 10 days while the Cubs prepared for his return.
- To make room for Happ’s return, the Cubs sent 21-year-old rookie designated hitter Moises Ballesteros back to Triple-A Iowa and placed right-handed pitcher Porter Hodge on the injured list for 15 days due to a left oblique strain.
- Prior to his injury, Happ was batting.269 with three home runs and 19 RBIs in 39 games this season. Reflecting on his recovery, he noted that with the experience he has at the plate, he can tell when his swing is back to normal.
- The Cubs' roster moves imply a return to normal lineup structure with Happ playing left field and batting leadoff while Ballesteros resumes development in Triple-A and Hodge recovers.
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NL Central-leading Cubs activate Happ from injured list, option Ballesteros to Iowa
MIAMI (AP) — The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Ian Happ from the injured list on Tuesday ahead of their game at Miami.
Ballesteros back down as Happ returns from IL; Hodge suffers oblique strain
CHICAGO — Moises Ballesteros is headed back to Iowa following a cup of coffee with the Cubs because Ian Happ is back from the IL. Happ had been battling an oblique strain since the first game against the Mets in New York earlier this month. Cubs' brass thought it would be a good idea for 21-year-old highly-touted prospect Moises Ballesteros to fill in for Happ at DH to get a taste of major league pitching. The catcher went 3 for 16 with 3 RBIs d…
Cubs to reinstate Ian Happ from the IL, Jed Hoyer says on 670 The Score
MIAMI — The Cubs are activating left fielder Ian Happ from the 10-day injured list and optioning No. 4 prospect Moises Ballesteros to Triple-A, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said on 670 The Score Tuesday morning.Ballesteros recorded three hits and three RBI in his 16-at-bat introduction to the big-leagues. With Happ returning and Seiya Suzuki moving from left field back into the designated hitter spot, the temporary opening for the …
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