Baez Among 4 Players Added to Roster by Cubs

2015-Lacky Monument-Chicago Cubs Engraved BoulderCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added infield prospect Javier Baez and three others from Triple-A Iowa before Tuesday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.

With rosters expanding, Chicago recalled pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada and selected the contracts of outfielder Quintin Berry and reliever Trevor Cahill from Iowa. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated relievers James Russell and Rafael Soriano for assignment.

Outfielder Austin Jackson, acquired Monday from Seattle, was added to the active roster.

Baez, 22, is one of Chicago’s top prospects but struggled during a brief stint in the major leagues last year. In 52 games, Baez hit nine home runs but struck out 95 times and batted.169.

This season at Iowa before being recalled, Baez hit .324 with 13 home runs in 70 games.
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