This one you could kind of see coming.
The Chicago Cubs took Express infielder/reliever David Cales in the 24th round of the MLB draft with the 731st overall pick.
The Cubs had representatives on hand Monday, when Cales threw three innings of relief. Cales struck out five in those three innings.
He's played a lot of first base for the Express but Cales' professional future lies as a reliever. Cales, who is now at St. Xavier (Ill.) after stops at Missouri and Illinois-Chicago, throws from a three-quarters right-handed delivery. He generally is in the high 80s but will touch the low 90s. He throws a fastball with a good slider and is working on a changeup.
Cales entered the season as a big part of the Express' bullpen picture, likely sharing closing duties with Kole Calhoun. It remains to be seen if he will stay with the Express or sign with the Cubs. Interestingly enough, Cales is a die-hard White Sox fan.
- Joe Ziemer
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