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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 10: Moisés Ballesteros #25 of the Chicago Cubs reacts to a strike out during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 10, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Chicago Cubs are adding an outfielder with World Series pedigree to the roster and demoting a top catching prospect ahead of a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, June 19.
The Cubs recalled outfielder Justin Dean, per a team announcement. He’ll be making his team debut. Dean won the 2025 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The club is sending down catcher Moises Ballesteros. The backstop is among the top prospects in the organization, but he’s scuffled to a .555 OPS in June.
The Cubs’ roster will be back down to two catchers with the demotion of Ballesteros. Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya will handle duties behind the plate. Michael Conforto and Matt Shaw are candidates to see more opportunities at designated hitter with Ballesteros off the team.
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