Cubs Consider Calling Up Top Prospects

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The Chicago Cubs are now generating a lot of buzz. They are currently locked for the last Wild Card place

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with two other clubs after their walk-off triumph against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

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The only thing going wrong for the Cubs is Marcus Stroman's odd rib issue while on the IL mending his inflamed hip.

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With his comeback date undetermined, other players will have to step up throughout the postseason run.

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According to Patrick Mooney, senior writer for The Athletic, two of their best prospects might be called up and join the big league squad.

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He composes Chicago expects outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and starting pitcher Jordan Wicks

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to make the transition from the minors to the majors

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Over 85 games with both affiliate organizations, he hit 291/.379/.539 with 18 home runs and 69 RBI.

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