MAY 8, 2023•AZCENTRAL.COM
Arizona Diamondbacks Daily: News, updates from opener of series vs. Miami MarlinsThe Arizona Diamondbacks continue their current homestand with a 3-game series against the Miami Marlins, starting on Monday.
Morel, after tearing up Triple-A, joining CubsWith Matt Mervis now in Chicago, the Cubs' fanbase moved to eagerly awaiting the arrival of utility man Christopher Morel. Cubs fans got the...
MAY 8, 2023•MLB.COM
Miguel Amaya - Heads to bench MondayAmaya is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
ImpactAfter starting three of the past four games at catcher while going 2-for-7 with a pair of RBI, Amaya will take a seat for the series opener with St. Louis while Tucker Barnhart checks in behind the dish. Amaya's run with the big club will likely come to an end soon, as Yan Gomes (concussion) took part in all baseball activities Monday and may be ready to return from the 7-day injured list later this week.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Yan Gomes - Going through baseball activitiesGomes (concussion) will go through normal baseball activities Monday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
ImpactIt would seem to be a good sign that Gomes' return in imminent, provided he doesn't experience any setbacks. He's eligible for activation Tuesday. Tucker Barnhart and Miguel Amaya have been sharing catching duties since Gomes' concussion.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mooney: The Cubs recalled Christopher Morel from Triple... - The AthleticThe Cubs recalled Christopher Morel from Triple A and optioned Nelson Velazquez back to Iowa ahead of tonight’s game against the Cardinals a...
MAY 8, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Nelson Velázquez - Optioned to Triple-AVelazquez was optioned to Triple-A Iowa by the Cubs on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
ImpactVelazquez has posted a .933 OPS with three home runs in 13 games with the big club this season but is being sent out in favor of Christopher Morel. He had started just three of the last nine contests.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
How Matt Mervis bet on himselfThis story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...
MAY 8, 2023•MLB.COM
