Cubs Eye Ayers for Big League Debut | MLB News

The Chicago Cubs may be calling up top prospect Owen Ayers soon, as he’s crushing it this season with a .300+ average and 1.000+ OPS across levels — including Triple-A. Ranked second in the system, Ayers is a well-rounded catcher with elite plate discipline and the potential to play first base too. With a playoff push underway and veteran catchers possibly facing fatigue, a brief call-up could give Ayers major league seasoning while easing workload for current players — and maybe even set him up as a key piece for next year’s roster.

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