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Cubs Call Up Top Prospect Owen Caissie Following Amaya Ankle Sprain

The club plans to ease the Canadian outfielder into late-season use after his sudden call-up following Miguel Amaya’s injury.

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Owen Caissie (19) hits a flyout in his major-league debut against the Blue Jays in MLB action in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
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TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 14: Owen Caissie #19 of the Chicago Cubs swings during his major league debut game against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Owen Caissie was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and officially added to the Cubs’ 26-man roster Thursday, filling the spot opened by catcher Miguel Amaya’s placement on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.
  • The 23-year-old prospect made his debut in Toronto as the designated hitter batting fifth after a same-day flight from Des Moines and finished 0-for-4 with a first-pitch line drive robbed by Davis Schneider.
  • Caissie earned the call-up on the strength of a .289 average, .955 OPS and 22 home runs in 93 Triple-A games, and the Cubs kept him at the trade deadline as part of their long-term plan.
  • Manager Craig Counsell and president Jed Hoyer indicated Caissie will see limited, situational at-bats as the club balances player development with the makeup of its active roster.
  • Chicago holds a National League wild-card spot but trails the Brewers in the Central, looking to Caissie for a potential spark during late-season lineup struggles.