Moisés Ballesteros Fantasy Stats

The Chicago Cubs recalled catching prospect Moises Ballesteros from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and placed outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with a left-calf strain, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. This will be the 21-year-old's fourth time coming up from the minors in his rookie season, but he has appeared in only six games while going 4-for-18 at the plate with six RBI and three runs scored. He is considered the team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and was hitting an impressive .316/.385/.473 with an .858 OPS, 13 home runs, 76 RBI, 62 runs scored, and five steals in 114 games at Iowa. Ballesteros is considered the future at the position in Chicago, but he's unlikely to see much playing time down the stretch and isn't a realistic option to replace Tucker in right field.

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros went 2-for-3 with a home run and two walks during their contest against Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. This performance extended his hitting streak to an impressive eight games. During this stretch, Ballesteros has held a .303/.395/.485 line with two home runs and a 6:4 K:BB. Throughout the 2025 campaign, Ballesteros has been given two brief looks in the major leagues. However, he has never been given consistent at-bats given the deep Chicago lineup. During his first six games in Chicago, the backstop has held a .222/.300/.278 line with one double. Given his impressive production at Triple-A this season, Ballesteros should be in the mix to join Chicago for a third time before the postseason.

The Chicago Cubs optioned rookie catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros and right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa on Friday to make room for their newly acquired trade assets in infielder Willi Castro, right-hander Andrew Kittredge and left-hander Taylor Rogers. After being called up on Wednesday, Ballesteros, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 1-for-2 with a three-run double for the Cubs. The 21-year-old backstop will now head back to the farm to continue his development before potentially becoming an option again for depth in Chicago when rosters expand in September. The Venezuelan catcher doesn't have much left to prove at Iowa, as he's hit .332/.393/.496 with an .889 OPS, nine home runs, 57 RBI, 48 runs scored and four stolen bases in 86 games.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to promote top catching prospect Moises Ballesteros to the MLB roster. Ballesteros earned his first taste of the major leagues earlier this season but only appeared in five games. However, with left fielder Ian Happ (shin) suffering an injury during their contest against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday evening, the 21-year-old could have a clear path to consistent playing time during his second stint. Fantasy managers should expect Seiya Suzuki to shift from the DH spot to left field, which will open a position for Ballesteros. Ballesteros could also see time behind the dish alongside Carson Kelly and Reese McGuire. At Triple-A this season, Ballesteros has been one of the most dominant hitters, boasting a .332/.393/.496 slash line with nine home runs. He is worth adding in all two-catcher leagues.

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros went 3-for-6, with all three hits going for singles and he scored a run on Sunday for Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs' second-ranked prospect continues to make his case for the major league roster, now slashing .333/.390/.498 through 71 games at Iowa this season. The diminutive backstop is striking out at just a 13.1 percent clip, with a .393 wOBA and 128 wRC+. He wasn't able to garner regular at-bats during his brief stint in the majors earlier this year, but if he can get the call and receive regular at-bats, the 21-year-old would be rosterable in deep NL-only and two catcher leagues, but has the upside to have a wider appeal, especially if he were to obtain first base eligibility at some point.

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros continues to dominate at Triple-A and is making a strong case to return to the major leagues. Over his last seven contests, the backstop has posted a stellar .308/.333/.462 slash line with four doubles, one stolen base, and a 7:2 K:BB. Over his last four games, he has hit at least one double in all but one. Ballesteros received a brief taste of the big leagues earlier this season. During his five-game stint in the majors, Ballesteros tallied three hits and three RBI. Through 69 total games with Triple-A Iowa this season, Ballesteros has posted a remarkable .331/.389/.498 slash line with 19 doubles and eight home runs. With Miguel Amaya (oblique) on the IL, Ballesteros could be in the mix to return to the North Side very soon. For now, he is worth stashing in all deeper two-catcher formats.

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros continued his surge at the plate on Thursday during their contest against Triple-A Nashville. In this game, Ballesteros went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Since June 4, the young backstop has held an impressive .339/.388/.593 slash line with six doubles, three home runs, 17 RBI, and a 9:6 K:BB. Ballesteros earned a brief taste of the majors earlier this season and tallied three hits (all singles) across a five-game stint. In 59 games with Triple-A Iowa this season, the No. 60-ranked prospect in the system has been one of the most dominant hitters at the Triple-A level, boasting a .340/.399/.515 slash line with 15 doubles, eight home runs, three stolen bases, and a 31:24 K:BB. Fantasy managers should expect the Cubs to promote Ballesteros later in the second half. He is a viable stash option in deeper leagues.

Chicago Cubs catcher prospect Moises Ballesteros went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win against Triple-A Nashville. Ballesteros racked up three hard-hit balls on Wednesday night and continues to see the ball well at Triple-A. He's hitting .315/.371/.537 with two homers and a 6:9 BB:K in 54 at-bats in June. During his brief stint with the Cubs earlier this season, the 21-year-old only played DH and didn't have much production. His defensive value appears limited, which will impact the amount of playing time he may get with the big league club. Barring injury, he likely won't be on fantasy radars until more down the road.

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros went 2-for-5 with a solo home run against Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Ballesteros got the scoring started in the bottom of the first inning with a 416-foot blast to right field. The 21-year-old came up for a brief stint with the big league club and had only a .466 OPS in 16-at at-bats. He's posted strong numbers all season at Triple-A, however, hitting .337/.389/.507 with an impressive 18:28 BB:K. Ballesteros played DH in all five games in the majors, and there's a chance he is called up again at some point later this summer.

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run for Triple-A Iowa in Game 2 of their doubleheader on Wednesday. The 21-year-old has begun to pick it back up at the plate since he was optioned back to Iowa on May 20, going 9-for-30 (.300) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBI, five runs scored, and a 3:5 BB:K in his last eight games. It was a bit of a surprise that journeyman catcher Reese McGuire replaced Miguel Amaya when the latter hit the IL, but since a two-HR game on May 25, McGuire has gone 0-for-9 over the next three games, so Ballesteros' next opportunity in the big leagues may not be far behind. There's still plenty to like about the left-handed slugger, and he would be a solid waiver add in NL-only and two-catcher leagues were he to get regular playing time in the majors.