Overview
- Ian Happ avoided the injured list after Tuesday’s X-rays showed no fracture, but he remains day-to-day with shin soreness and was held out of Wednesday’s lineup.
- Chicago recalled catching prospect Moisés Ballesteros from Triple-A Iowa for his second big-league stint this season.
- Utilityman Vidal Bruján was designated for assignment to clear the roster spot opened by Ballesteros’s promotion.
- Manager Craig Counsell said the club debated promoting outfielder Owen Caissie before settling on Ballesteros to address depth needs.
- The moves give the Cubs roster flexibility as they chase the NL Central lead and prepare for Thursday’s non-waiver trade deadline.