Newest Cub McKinstry seeking fresh start after trade from Dodgers
SAN FRANCISCO — Zach McKinstry had a feeling he soon would be on the move from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Conversations with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and understanding how he fit in the organization’s plans prepared McKinstry for Saturday’s trade to the Cubs.
He joined the team Sunday and was added to the roster after first baseman Alfonso Rivas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
McKinstry already might be endearing himself to Chicago.
He gave a shout-out in a social media post to deep-dish pizza and Lou Malnati’s. McKinstry grew up about three hours away in Fort Wayne, Ind., and made “a bunch” of trips to Chicago. He even received a direct message from Lou Malnati’s on Instagram.
“Definitely know a lot of other pizza and a big fan of their pizza,”
McKinstry said before Sunday night’s 4-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants. “In Phoenix where I live now, we go at least once a month to splurge a little bit.”
Joining the Cubs presents a fresh opportunity for the 27-yearold infielder/outfielder and potentially more playing time, something that was limited on a Turn to Cubs, Page 13
Conversations with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and understanding how he fit in the organization’s plans prepared McKinstry for Saturday’s trade to the Cubs.
He joined the team Sunday and was added to the roster after first baseman Alfonso Rivas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
McKinstry already might be endearing himself to Chicago.
He gave a shout-out in a social media post to deep-dish pizza and Lou Malnati’s. McKinstry grew up about three hours away in Fort Wayne, Ind., and made “a bunch” of trips to Chicago. He even received a direct message from Lou Malnati’s on Instagram.
“Definitely know a lot of other pizza and a big fan of their pizza,”
McKinstry said before Sunday night’s 4-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants. “In Phoenix where I live now, we go at least once a month to splurge a little bit.”
Joining the Cubs presents a fresh opportunity for the 27-yearold infielder/outfielder and potentially more playing time, something that was limited on a Turn to Cubs, Page 13
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