Right-hander JP Wheat, the Cubs’ 16th-round pick in 2022, has been assigned to the ACL Cubs. Wheat underwent Tommy John surgery just after the Cubs drafted him (they knew he needed it when they picked him) and has been rehabbing ever since. So this marks his professional debut.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs were sunk by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 6-3.
Sam McWilliams started and gave up a home run to the first batter he faced in the bottom of the first. He got the loss after he allowed three runs on five hits over 2.