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Tyler Ladendorf - Contract selected by Cubs Ladendorf's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ladendorf joined the Cubs on a minor-league deal in May, and he slashed .241/.297/.424 with eight homers, 29 runs, 29 RBI and a stolen base across 59 appearances in Iowa. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016 but will be available in a depth role after David Bote (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Massive production nets promotion speculation for Oneil Cruz For about 15 minutes Friday, it seemed like Oneil Cruz was headed to Pittsburgh. He’s not, but he has still been mashing at Class AAA.

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Miguel Yajure - Sent down Friday Yajure was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact The right-hander was charged with the loss Thursday when he allowed seven runs in two innings against the Cubs, and he didn't line up to make another start during the regular season. His demotion will make room on the active roster for right-handed reliever Shea Spitzbarth, but Yajure will likely compete for a rotation spot during spring training in 2022.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Bote - Lands on injured list Bote (shoulder) was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bote exited Thursday's win over Pittsburgh due to an apparent left shoulder injury, but his placement on the IL without a designation signals that he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. It's not yet clear whether he'll return during the final few days of the regular season, but Trent Giambrone will likely be in line for increased playing time while Bote is sidelined.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shea Spitzbarth - Recalled by Pirates Spitzbarth was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Spitzbarth spent nearly a month with the minor-league club, and he posted a 5.68 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 6.1 innings across six appearances since his demotion. He's recorded a 4.50 ERA across four major-league appearances this year, and he'll rejoin the Pirates' bullpen ahead of the final series of the 2021 campaign.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johneshwy Fargas - Contract selected Friday Fargas' contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fargas was outrighted to the minors in late August, and he slashed .230/.269/.392 with two homers, 11 runs, six RBI and four stolen bases across 21 appearances in Iowa since then. He'll serve as outfield depth after Nick Martini (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Stallings - Not starting Friday Stallings isn't starting Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact Stallings has gone 3-for-8 with a run and a strikeout across his last two appearances, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Michael Perez will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE