PT TODAY: Montero's release cements Contreras' status

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Cubs | Miguel Montero designated for assignment
Updating an earlier report, Chicago Cubs C Miguel Montero was designated for assignment Wednesday, June 28. In a corresponding move, C Victor Caratini was recalled from Class AAA Iowa.  Source: Chicago Sun-Times
 
BHQ take: Starting catcher Willson Contreras seems likely to gain PT with CHC's replacement of Montero, who had started at catcher in more than one-third of CHC's games. Montero's bat had cooled after a hot start, while Contreras has heated up in recent weeks. He has flashed more power and made more hard contact and hit more fly balls during June,...

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