C,DH - Chicago Cubs
- Age 22
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
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Moises Ballesteros went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run in the first inning to jump start the Cubs to a 12-4 rout of the Mets on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Ballesteros took Kodai Senga deep for a three-run shot in the bottom of the first as part of a four-run inning. He added a single in the third for his fifth two-hit game of the year, but his fourth in the last five games. Ballesteros was pinch hit for by Matt Shaw to lead off the fifth against Huascar Brazoban. He's currently riding a five-game hitting streak and is 9-for-11 (.818) with two homers and five runs batted in during the streak. Ballesteros has upped his average from .207 to .375 and his OPS from .583 to 1.034.
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.
