April 14--Chicago Cubs top prospect Kris Bryant raised his batting average to .381 after collecting three hits Monday night in Triple-A Iowa's 4-1 win at New Orleans.
There is a chance that Bryant, 23, who was sent to the minors despite batting .425 with nine home runs in 40 at-bats this spring, could get promoted to the Cubs if Tommy La Stella is placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a sore right side.
La Stella hasn't played since Wednesday.
Kris Bryant
Third baseman, Iowa Cubs
Monday at New Orleans: 3-for-5, 1 stolen base, 1 strikeout, 2 throwing errors.
Trending: 7-for-13 (.538), 2 home runs, 6 RBI.
Season: 5 games, .381 batting average, 1 double, 2 HRs, 7 RBI, 6 strikeouts at Iowa.