Report: Cubs to call up prospect Matt Mervis originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago Cubs are calling up first base prospect Matt Mervis ahead of their three-game set at Wrigley Field against the Miami Marlins, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Mervis is off to a smoking hot start with Triple-A Iowa, hitting six home runs alongside a .286/.402/.560 offensive slash line.
The successful start to the year at Triple-A continues Mervis' performance in the minor leagues last year, where he rapidly rose in prospect rankings en route to leading all of the minor leagues with 119 RBI across High-A, Double-A and Triple-A.
With 36 home runs in 2022, Mervis was also third among all minor leaguers in round-trippers.
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The Cubs move to call up Mervis comes amid a recent offensive struggle, scuffling in a road series against the Washington Nationals after getting swept in three straight one-run losses against the Marlins.
Prior to the 2023 season, Mervis, who recently turned 25, played for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.
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The corresponding roster move is currently unknown, as the Cubs have yet to officially announce the move.
