Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs designated hitter Moises Ballesteros against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Moisés Ballesteros Expected to Make MLB Debut Tuesday

Originally posted on Minor League Baseball on SI
By Sam Connon | Last updated May 13, 2025 7:45 AM ET

The Chicago Cubs are calling up catcher Moisés Ballesteros from Triple-A Iowa, 670 The Fan's Bruce Levine reported Monday night.

Ballesteros is expected to be in the Cubs' starting lineup against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Should he wind up seeing action, it would mark Ballesteros' MLB debut.

The 21-year-old is currently ranked as the No. 4 prospect in the Cubs' farm system and the No. 61 prospect in baseball.

The Cubs will have an open roster spot for Ballesteros to fill once they officially placed outfielder Ian Happ on the injured list with an oblique issue. Happ has already missed three games with the ailment.

Breaking News - The Cubs will call up C/ DH Moises Ballesterous from Triple A Iowa. He will likely be in the starting lineup tomorrow. Ian Happ to go on IL with oblique issue.
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) May 13, 2025

Ballesteros is batting .368 with four home runs, seven doubles, 18 RBIs, three stolen bases and a .942 OPS through 34 games in Triple-A this season. It is a continuation of his showing in the Arizona Fall League, where he hit .317 with a .933 OPS, as well as his .350 batting average and 1.059 OPS in spring training.

For his minor league career, Ballesteros is a .288 hitter with an .830 OPS, averaging 21 home runs, 34 doubles and 91 RBIs per 162 games.

The 5-foot-8 slugger is listed at 195 pounds, although he is believed to be considerably heavier. MLB Pipeline has his hit tool graded at a 60 and his power tool graded at a 50.

Ballesteros' first big league contest is scheduled to get underway at 7:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

This article first appeared on Minor League Baseball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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