Cubs Unleash Secret Weapon in Desperate Playoff Chase—Could This Be the Turning Point?
With just 34 games remaining in the season, the Chicago Cubs remain hopeful of making a push for the MLB playoffs, even though their chances appear slim. To help fuel their late-season surge, the Cubs have called up 24-year-old infielder Luis Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa, a move that could offer a spark to their lineup.
Vazquez has impressed at the Triple-A level this year, hitting .263 with eight home runs and 24 RBI over 64 games, alongside an on-base percentage of .347 and a slugging percentage of .432. With a deep farm system featuring prospects like Matt Shaw, Owen Caissie, Moises Ballesteros, and James Triantos, Vazquez’s call-up demonstrates the Cubs’ confidence in their young talent.
The Cubs are recalling Luis Vázquez from Iowa, a source confirms. @jorgecastillo was first
— Andy Martínez (@amartinez_11) August 23, 2024
Manager Craig Counsell will have another option to work with as the team attempts to climb back into contention. Chicago will need to catch fire quickly and get some help from other teams if they hope to secure a postseason berth, and Vazquez will look to contribute whenever given the opportunity.
The Cubs’ playoff hopes may be a long shot, but with Vazquez now in the mix, the team is hoping for a late-season spark to carry them through the final stretch.
