Overview

• Ian Happ, recovering from a left oblique strain sustained on May 9, has been activated after the minimum 10-day IL period.
• Top prospect Moises Ballesteros, who filled in during Happ's absence, has been optioned back to Triple-A Iowa.
• Happ, a three-time Gold Glove winner, is batting .269 with three home runs and 19 RBIs in 39 games this season.
• Seiya Suzuki will move to the designated hitter role, allowing Happ to resume his position in left field.
• The Cubs continue to manage injuries and utilize their prospect pipeline to maintain lineup flexibility.