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Cubs Rookie Moisés Ballesteros Cleared After 105-MPH Line Drive to Helmet

He remained in the game, later saying he felt fine after a trainer evaluation.

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May 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Chicago Cubs designated hitter Moises Ballesteros (25) looks on from first base after hitting a single against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ballesteros was hit in the helmet by a Pete Crow-Armstrong liner Thursday against the Reds after a deflection off Spencer Steer’s glove.
  • The ball left the bat at 105.0 mph, according to Baseball Savant, and Ballesteros was thrown out at second on the live play.
  • After on-field checks, he stayed in and took a seventh-inning at-bat, then said postgame that he felt really good.
  • Medical staff found no issue warranting an IL move, though he was not in Friday’s lineup with Justin Turner at designated hitter.
  • The 21-year-old earned a September call-up after hitting .316 with 13 homers and 76 RBIs in Triple-A, as the Cubs head to the postseason.