Report: Chicago Cubs recall infielder Chris Valaika

The Chicago Cubs have called up infielder Chris Valaika from Triple-A Iowa to fill Emilio Bonifacio‘s spot following the trade to the Altanta Braves, according to reports.

Jed Hoyer said on @KapandHaugh Chris Valaika will see playing time at 2B, along w/ Alcantara, confirming Valaika being called up to #Cubs
— ChicagoCubsOnline (@TheCCO) August 1, 2014

Valaika, who was pulled from Thursday night’s lineup at Iowa, played every infield position at Triple-A, including 12 games at second base. He has played the most games at first base with 52 and just two games in the outfield. Valaika had a perfect fielding percentage at second while turning seven double plays.

Valaika has hit .278/.344/.423 with 21 doubles and 10 home runs for 50 RBI in 352 at-bats this season.

The 28-year-old played in 19 spring training games for the Cubs in Mesa and went 9-for-40. He played 22 games for the Miami Marlins last season and batted .219 with nine RBIs and one home run.

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