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The Chicago Cubs claimed designated hitter/outfielder Franmil Reyes off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, multiple outlets reported Monday.
The Guardians designated the struggling slugger — their Opening Day cleanup hitter — for assignment on Saturday.
Reyes, 27, is batting .213 with nine homers, 28 RBIs and a .603 OPS in 70 games this season.
He is a career .253 hitter with 101 home runs and 259 RBIs in 481 games with the San Diego Padres (2018-19) and Indians/Guardians (2019-22).
–Field Level Media