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MILWAUKEE – The Cubs recalled outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa and optioned infielder Luis Vázquez on Thursday before the series finale against Brewers at American Family Filed.
Crow-Armstrong was in the lineup his first day back up in the majors, batting eighth and playing center field. Against Brewers right-hander Colin Rea, Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger moved to designated hitter.
“Pete has to earn playing time,” manager Craig Counsell said. “We have a couple situations like that. We’re going to have some choices every day in the lineup.