Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies split with Trash Pandas
Jefferson Rojas doubles in both games of a DH. The Pelicans beat Columbia.
Smokies infielder Jefferson Rojas (2) misses the ball during a Knoxville Smokies game against the Trash Pandas at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville, Tenn. , on April 10, 2026. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Arizona Complex League starts on Saturday, so there’s some movement in anticipation of that.
The Iowa Cubs also got some (probably) temporary reinforcements. Right-hander Vince Velazquez has elected free agency. Right-hander Jace Beck was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville.
Outfielder Jeury Ramirez was promoted from the Dominican Summer League Cubs-Red to Iowa. Outfielder Freiker Betencourt was promoted from DSL Cubs-Red to Iowa. Right-hander Jubrayker Salaya moved from DSL Cubs-Red to Iowa.
Right-hander Ben Johnson was demoted to High-A South Bend from Knoxville. Second baseman Darlyn De Leon was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs. Outfielder Derik Alcantara was sent down to Mesa from Myrtle Beach.
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