Report: Cubs calling up top hitting prospect Moises Ballesteros

Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Tuesday, May 13 2025

The Chicago Cubs are calling up red-hot prospect Moisés Ballesteros from Triple-A Iowa, while placing left fielder Ian Happ on the injured list, according to Marquee Sports Network's Bruce Levine.

Ballesteros' agent confirmed the call-up shortly after the report.

Ballesteros is slashing .368/.420/.522 with 4 home runs and 18 RBIs. His .942 OPS ranks seventh in the league, and he recently posted a 19-game hitting streak.

The Cubs must clear a spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Ballesteros.

BALLESTEROS TO THE MAJORS 🚨

The Chicago Cubs will be calling up the 21-year-old catcher today. In 102 games at the Triple-A level he has a .311/.368/.477 slash line with 37 extra-base hits. He is expected to be in the starting lineup today. pic.twitter.com/N5BBsGJxYg
— Milb Central (@milb_central) May 13, 2025

Moises Ballesteros is 1 of 2 players in the StS model to receive a 70 hit rating. He has been tearing up Triple-A pitching with a .368 average.

The 21 year old will now have the chance to showcase his hit tool with the Cubs in the MLB. He got the call!
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— Scout the Statline (@StatlineScout) May 13, 2025