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Chicago Cubs Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Matchup With Twins

The Chicago Cubs have made a number of roster moves on Friday ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
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Chicago Cubs Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Matchup With Twins
Chicago Cubs Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Matchup With Twins

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The Chicago Cubs have shaken up their roster a bit ahead of their Friday evening clash with the Minnesota Twins. 

The Cubs have placed second baseman Nico Hoerner on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. It is retroactive to May 9.

In a corresponding move, Chicago has recalled Miles Mastrobouni from Triple-A Iowa. 

Mastrobouni slashed .200/.200/.250 in 20 at-bats this season at the MLB level.

Additionally, the Cubs have activated left-hander Brandon Hughes from the 15-day injured list. It's a big boost to Chicago's bullpen as they now get a lefty to add to the mix. 

To make room for Hughes, Chicago has optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa. Assad has been up and down all season as the pitching staff has been in flux. 

First pitch for Friday's game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET and the game will be nationally televised on Apple TV+ in their Friday Night Baseball program.

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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