The Cubs have started to see some of the pieces they acquired in trades like Codi Heuer perform at the major-league level and will see another get his opportunity.
The Cubs recalled outfielder Greg Deichmann from Triple-A Iowa before Friday’s game against the White Sox. Diechmann, who made his debut starting in right field, was one of the two players acquired in the deal that sent left-hander Andrew Chafin to the Oakland A’s.
Diechmann, 26, was having a strong season in Triple-A, .291/.425/.439 with four homers, 36 RBIs and 54 walks. Diechmann has shown a knack for getting on base and despite only having four homers, he does have the ability to hit the ball out of the ballpark.