Like most fourth-place teams, the Cubs aren’t afraid of giving minor leaguers a shot.
A day after calling up starting pitcher Eddie Butler to make his Cubs debut in St. Louis, Chicago promoted infielder/outfielder Ian Happ for his major league debut.
Butler shined Friday night, pitching six scoreless innings in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals, showing the Cubs’ faith in him from the spring was worth it. Now it’s Happ’s turn.
A week after a pitching crisis forced them to DFA Matt Szczur — last seen homering at Guaranteed Rate Park for the San Diego Padres, the Cubs (18-17) are now dealing with minor injuries and ailments to position players.