Report: Cubs calling up 1B prospect Matt Mervis

The Chicago Cubs are calling up power-hitting prospect Matt Mervis, ESPN reported Thursday.

The 25-year-old first baseman is expected to join the team Friday for a weekend home series against the Miami Marlins.

Mervis has not made his major league debut. He is hitting .286 with a .962 OPS, six homers and 27 RBIs in 24 games this season at Triple-A Iowa.

Last season, Mervis slashed .309/.379/.606 with 36 homers, 40 doub