Moisés Ballesteros enters NL Rookie of the Year race with standout 2026 season

9 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28

The 22-year-old Cubs catcher is hitting .387 with five home runs and 16 RBIs in 69 plate appearances this season.
Ballesteros recently hit a grand slam in his first start behind the plate and boasts a .444 average over his last seven games.
Manager Craig Counsell is considering giving Ballesteros more starts at catcher or as designated hitter, as his performance outshines established teammates in a competitive Cubs lineup.

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