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Cubs roster moves: Ian Happ activated, Porter Hodge to IL, Moises Ballesteros to Iowa, Ethan Roberts up

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After Monday’s game, a tough loss, Cubs manager Craig Counsell brought worse news:

Per Craig Counsell, #Cubs Porter Hodge has a left oblique injury and is going to be placed on the IL.

— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) May 20, 2025

To replace Hodge on the 26-man active roster, righthander Ethan Roberts was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Roberts has a 5.