Local history was made today (Wednesday) when outfielder Jared Young got the phone call saying he would be joining the Chicago Cubs.
The 27-year-old Young is the first Prince George product to be called up to the big leagues.
He will be replacing Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega will be out for the season after taking an attempted bunt off his ring finger.
Young has been a part of the Cubs’ organization since 2017, when he was drafted in the 15th round by the team.
This season, Young has been playing for Triple-A Iowa, where he has 16 home runs, 57 RBIs, and a .228 batting average in 108 games this year.
The Cubs beat the New York Mets 6-3 tonight and Young was not in the Chicago lineup.
Chicago will play its next game on Friday when they host the Colorado Rockies.
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