Moisés Ballesteros, 22, makes Chicago Cubs opening-day roster. ‘He has earned that,’ Craig Counsell says.
Ballesteros, batting .355 with a 1.007 OPS in spring, earned the Cubs' primary designated hitter role after a strong 2025 MLB debut, manager Counsell said.
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Moises Ballesteros’ blasts are just the start, says Craig Counsell, who puts him on Cubs' roster
MESA, Ariz. — Cubs manager Craig Counsell marveled at the power. There will be more where that came from, he said.The topic was left-handed-hitting catcher Moises Ballesteros’ 441- and 423-foot homers against the Angels in a Cactus League game Tuesday at Sloan Park.“Moises has shown more of the same of what he did last year in the short stint with us,” Counsell said. “He’s a gifted hitter, a natural hitter. I suggested to hitting coaches they st…
Moisés Ballesteros, 22, makes Chicago Cubs opening-day roster. ‘He has earned that,’ Craig Counsell says.
Moisés Ballesteros has hit his way onto the Chicago Cubs opening-day roster. Manager Craig Counsell summoned Ballesteros to his office Friday to deliver the news.
Moises Ballesteros’ blasts are just the start, says Craig Counsell, who puts him on Cubs’ roster
MESA, Ariz. — Cubs manager Craig Counsell marveled at the power. There will be more where that came from, he said. The topic was left-handed-hitting catcher Moises Ballesteros’ 441- and 423-foot homers against the Angels in a Cactus League game Tuesday at Sloan Park. “Moises has shown more of the same of what he did last year in the short stint with us,” Counsell said. “He’s a gifted hitter, a natural hitter. I suggested to hitting coaches they …
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