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Chicago Cubs Make Roster Move Ahead of Monday's Matchup With Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs have executed a roster move ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Chicago Cubs Make Roster Move Ahead of Monday's Matchup With Cardinals
Chicago Cubs Make Roster Move Ahead of Monday's Matchup With Cardinals

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The Chicago Cubs have announced a roster move ahead of the first game of a three game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. 

Outfielder Christopher Morel was recalled to the Major League club and Nelson Velazquez was sent down to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. 

Morel has been performing well at Triple-A all season, slashing .330/.425/.730 and 11 home runs in 29 games. 

It was only a matter of time before Cubs fans saw Morel back up with the club. 

Chicago is currently looking for an offensive boost and Morel's hot bat could help kick it into action.

Much like Matt Mervis, not much pressure will be placed on Morel to turn things around. But a big series against the Cardinals looms and any reinforcements could exactly what the club needs. 

Monday's game against St. Louis at 6:40 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field. Marcus Stroman will take the mound for the Cubs. 

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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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