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Chicago Cubs Demote 26-Year-Old Before Reds Series
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Chicago Cubs have released a six-year MLB Professional player during their Cincinnati Reds series. Getty
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 01: BJ Murray Jr. #83 of the Chicago Cubs runs to first base in his MLB debut against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on September 01, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Getty
The Chicago Cubs are slated to begin a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio, at 5:40 p.m. CDT on Friday.
The Cubs activated star shortstop Dansby Swanson before Friday's game. As a corresponding move, Chicago optioned a 26-year-old to Triple-A Iowa.
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Chicago Cubs Option 26-Year-Old to Triple-A Amid Dansby Swanson News
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 01: BJ Murray Jr. #83 of the Chicago Cubs runs to first base in his MLB debut against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on September 01, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Cubs optioned 26-year-old infielder BJ Murray Jr. to Triple-A Iowa, the team announced.
The Cubs selected Murray from Triple-A Iowa for his MLB debut on Sept. 1.
Murray collected just one hit in 11 at-bats across seven games during his brief stint with the Cubs. He struck out four times.
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