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Cubs roster move: Greg Deichmann called up

Greg Deichmann, an outfielder, was acquired by the, along with pitcher Daniel Palencia, from the Athletics last month in the deal that sent Andrew Chafin to Oakland.

Now, Deichmann is coming to the big leagues for the first time:

Greg Deichmann, who was a late scratch from last night's game, is being called up to Chicago. Deichmann confirmed the news on his Instagram story.

— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) August 6, 2021

Deichmann was the A's second round pick in 2017 and combined between Triple-A Iowa and Oakland's Triple-A club in Las Vegas, he is hitting.