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Chicago Cubs: Carl Edwards, Jr. promoted to Triple-A Iowa

Reinforcements could be on the way to Wrigley Field by midsummer. The Chicago Cubs have reportedly promoted Carl (formerly C.J. Edwards) Edwards, Jr. to Triple-A Iowa. The organization made the decision to move him to the bullpen this season to help fast-track him to the majors. They haven’t given up that he can be a starter in the future, but for now his value will come from the pen.

CJ Edwards moving up to Triple A

— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) May 29, 2015

In 13 appearances at Double-A Tennessee, Edwards has a 2.