C,DH - Chicago Cubs
- Age 22
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
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Moises Ballesteros hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to cap off a 2-for-4 performance at the plate as the Cubs defeated the Rays, 9-2, on Tuesday. He finished the day with three runs batted in and a pair of runs scored.
Fantasy Impact
Ballesteros opened the year as the Cubs' designated hitter, but his playing time had been trending down as he was just 3-for-20 with eight strikeouts through his first eight games. His first home run of the season came in the top of the ninth off of Rays' reliever, Yoendrys Gomez, giving him three RBI on the day which tied his career-high. He made the Opening Day roster, despite being a third catcher, for a reason. He hit .298 in limited time with the Cubs last season - as a 21-year-old - and then batted .357 during the spring. Ballesteros is now hitting .208 (5-for-24) with a home run and five RBI this season and, maybe this breakout performance will get him going.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Moises Ballesteros should be in Cub camp by Saturday or Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Ballesteros has been making his way through Columbia with visa issues. He shouldn't miss too much more time.
Moises Ballesteros went 1-for-3 in the win over the Pirates, contributing an RBI, scoring a run, and hitting a home run.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s performance, Ballesteros has a .308 batting average with nine RBI and two home runs over 12 games this season.
Moises Ballesteros went 2-for-4 with one run scored, one walk, and two strikeouts in the Cubs’ 4-1 win over the Pirates on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Ballesteros has started his season strong, batting .306 with 11 hits, eight RBI, and a .390 OBP across 36 at-bats. While the sample size is small, his production has been encouraging.
Moises Ballesteros went 1-for-3 in the loss to the Rays with a home run, one RBI, and two runs scored.
Fantasy Impact
The 21-year-old has been productive at the plate since being recalled, driving in runs in each of his last two games for the Cubs. After yesterday’s game against Tampa Bay, Ballesteros is batting .280 with eight RBI and one home run across eight games this season.
