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Chicago Cubs top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong has been on fire since being sent back to Triple-A Iowa, delivering four consecutive multi-hit games, including three home runs and two doubles. In a recent game, after being thrown at twice by pitcher Wily Peralta, PCA responded by hitting a home run on the next pitch, showcasing his development and potential for a major league return.
Cubs President Jed Hoyer praised Pete Crow-Armstrong's recent stint in the majors, highlighting his defensive prowess and improved decision-making at the plate. Despite his potential, Crow-Armstrong was optioned back to Triple-A Iowa to get regular at-bats, especially with Cody Bellinger returning to center field. Hoyer emphasized that the move was not a demotion but a step in Crow-Armstrong's development.
The Chicago Cubs are promoting 34-year-old right-hander Shane Greene from Triple-A Iowa as rosters expand to 28 for September. Greene, who has a career 4.53 ERA over nine big league seasons, will likely be on the mound for one of the team's doubleheader games against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. The Cubs are also promoting outfielder Alexander Canario, who will be making his MLB debut.
Cody Bellinger is set to return to the Cubs after missing a month with a bone bruise in his knee. He is expected to play first base, which could mean Matt Mervis will be optioned back to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs also have Justin Steele expected back on Saturday, which means they will lose an "extra" position player they've been playing with.
Christopher Morel hits a rocket homer to center field in his first start of the season for the Chicago Cubs, tying the game and bringing much-needed energy to the team. Morel had been playing at Triple-A Iowa before being called up to the majors.
Matt Mervis made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs, providing hope for the struggling team with his eighth-inning single that drove in an insurance run in their 4-1 win over the Marlins at Wrigley Field. Mervis, who was hitting .286/.402/.560 at Triple-A Iowa with six homers and 27 RBIs in 24 games, had a meandering and steep climb to the big leagues after going undrafted in the 2020 draft. Despite striking out in his first three at-bats, Mervis lived up to his nickname "Mash" in his fourth at-bat, hitting a line shot to right that plated a run.