Cubs promote Rujano to Double-A Knoxville
Right-hander Luis Rujano moves up a level in the Cubs system, joining the Knoxville Smokies from High-A South Bend.
The Chicago Cubs have moved right-hander Luis Rujano from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville. The promotion is a standard organizational advancement within the Cubs minor league system. Rujano's move opens a roster spot at the South Bend level.
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