Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 14

Moises BallesterosRight-hander JP Wheat, the Cubs’ 16th-round pick in 2022, has been assigned to the ACL Cubs. Wheat underwent Tommy John surgery just after the Cubs drafted him (they knew he needed it when they picked him) and has been rehabbing ever since. So this marks his professional debut.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs were sunk by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 6-3.

Sam McWilliams started and gave up a home run to the first batter he faced in the bottom of the first. He got the loss after he allowed three runs on five hits over 2.2 innings. McWilliams struck out five and walked on.

Second baseman Luis Vazquez hit a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning, his fourth of the season.…