The Chicago Cubs promoted infield prospect Pedro Ramírez from Triple-A Iowa on the same day they placed infielder Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list with back tightness.
The move came ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Ramírez, the Cubs’ No. 2 prospect and ranked No. 85 overall by MLB Pipeline, earned the call after slashing .312/.395/.547 with nine home runs in 43 games at Iowa this season.
The Miami Marlins are calling up top prospect Joe Mack from the minors and optioning catcher Agustín Ramírez to Triple-A Jacksonville. A source confirmed the moves to MLB.com on Sunday. The club has not officially verified the report.
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The Chicago Cubs activated right-handed reliever Phil Maton from the 15-day injured list ahead of their series opener against the San Diego Padres. The move comes as the team's bullpen continues to battle multiple injuries. Chicago optioned left-hander Charlie Barnes to Triple-A Iowa to make room.
Braden Montgomery, the Chicago White Sox's top prospect, hit a home run and a triple in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. The 22-year-old switch-hitting outfielder expressed his long-term ambition to reach the Hall of Fame while emphasizing a day-by-day approach. Acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a trade for Garrett Crochet, Montgomery impressed with his power and speed in the game.
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José Ramírez was removed from the Cleveland Guardians' Cactus League game against the Oakland A's after jamming his left shoulder. The Guardians secured a 12-6 victory at Goodyear Ballpark in Arizona. Manager Stephen Vogt called the injury day-to-day.