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Chicago Cubs NL Central
Michael Busch • #29 • IF
.184 in last 38AB
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'1", 210 lbs.
Born:Nov 9, 1997 (27 yrs) in Inver Grove Heights, MN
Hometown:Inver Grove Heights, MN
Experience:0 years
Drafted:Drafted by LA Dodgers in 2019 (1/31).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with LA Dodgers in 2024.
Bats:L
Throws:R
02/23/2025
3:22pm
Off to fast start
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Busch went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.
02/18/2025
10:21pm
Gets potential platoon partner
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With the Cubs signing Justin Turner on Tuesday, he could form a platoon with Busch at first base, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
12/17/2024
6:40pm
Not an option at third base
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Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated Tuesday that Busch is not under consideration to play third base and will instead remain focused on first base, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
09/27/2024
3:46pm
Back in action Friday
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Busch (triceps) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's contest against the Reds.
09/25/2024
9:22pm
Remaining out Wednesday
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Busch (triceps) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.
09/22/2024
11:40pm
Ends slump with homer
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Busch went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sundays' 5-0 win over the Nationals.
09/19/2024
9:03pm
Sitting down Thursday
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Busch isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.
09/14/2024
10:22pm
Resting Saturday
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Busch isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Colorado.
09/14/2024
1:31pm
Homers in three-hit effort
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Busch went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies.
09/10/2024
7:20am
Posts big line against former team
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Busch went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, three total runs and three total RBI in a 10-4 win against the Dodgers on Monday.
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