Iowa Cubs right-hander Phil Bickford has been released to free agency.
The Cubs have signed their 2019 first-round draft pick, Ryan Jensen, to a minor league deal. Jensen will report to Mesa for now.
Outfielder Derik Alcantara was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from Mesa.
Smokies infielder Pedro Ramirez was named Southern League Player of the Month for June. Ramirez hit 313/.369/.545 in June and led the league in hits (31), runs (22), and RBI (23) for the month.
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The Iowa Cubs brought the heavens down on the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 12-3.