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Cubs Option Owen Caissie, Recall Kevin Alcántara for Lefty Matchups, Center-Field Cover

Chicago positions Caissie for daily Triple-A at-bats, elevating Alcántara to bolster defense versus southpaws.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Kevin Alcántara #13 of the Chicago Cubs jogs back to the dugout following the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The Reds defeated the Cubs 3-0.
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Overview

  • The Cubs made the roster switch on Sept. 1 before their series opener against the Braves, sending Caissie to Triple-A Iowa and recalling Alcántara.
  • Manager Craig Counsell said Caissie was optioned to secure regular playing time after starting only six of 11 games, adding that his Major League season is not considered finished.
  • Alcántara posted a .266/.349/.470 line with 17 homers at Triple-A and logged an approximately .998 OPS against left-handed pitching, factors the club cited in bringing him up.
  • President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer noted Alcántara can handle center field against lefties to give Pete Crow-Armstrong occasional rest.
  • With established outfielders Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki limiting opportunities, the team also signed veteran Carlos Santana to absorb irregular at-bats without slowing prospect development.