PT TODAY: Struggling Schwarber sent to minors

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Cubs | Kyle Schwarber sent down
Chicago Cubs OF Kyle Schwarber was optioned to Class AAA Iowa Thursday, June 22. It's not expected to be a lengthy demotion.  Source: CSNChicago.com - David Kaplan
 
BHQ take: Rookie outfielders Albert Almora and Ian Happ, recently splitting time in CF, are likely to see PT boosts with Schwarber's demotion. Happ likely will see considerable LF PT, allowing more CF time for Almora. Almora is swinging a hot stick, raising both his BA and his bb% during June. Almora is not showing the same moderate power and line-drive stroke he displayed in 112 AB in 2016, while hitting...

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