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BREAKING: Cubs to Re-call 2B Robel Garcia from Triple-A Iowa

After struggles have highlighted the Cubs’ season with second basemen, the Cubs are giving Robel Garcia a shot at the big leagues.

by
Ron Luce
July 3, 2019

After struggles from many second basemen all season, the Cubs are giving Robel Garcia a shot at the big leagues.

Theo Epstein confirmed the news today:

Theo Epstein says on Cubs flagship that Robel Garcia is getting called up. Played in Italy the last 5 years but having a monster year in the minors. Could def see him getting a bunch of starts here as well giving them a switch hitter off the bench. Worth a shot.
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) July 3, 2019

Robel Garcia has not played in the United States since 2013. However, this season, he crushed Double-A and was promoted to Triple-A after only 22 games. In those 22 games at Double-A Tennessee, Garcia batted .295 with six home runs and 26 RBIs.

In his 50 games at Triple-A Iowa, Garcia is hitting .281 with 15 home runs and 32 RBIs. His bat will be a welcomed addition to this Cubs lineup in the coming days.

Featured Photo: Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs

Ron Luce

Work as an accountant by day. Huge Chicago sports fan. Played college football and only wish I could skate well enough to play hockey. Twitter: @rnldluce Instagram: @rnldluce

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