Overview

• Catcher Miguel Amaya suffered a left-ankle sprain on Aug. 13 and was placed on the 10-day injured list, creating a roster vacancy.
• Top prospect Owen Caissie was officially recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 14 and joined the Cubs in Toronto for Thursday’s series finale against the Blue Jays.
• The 23-year-old outfielder has hit .289/.389/.566 with 22 home runs in 93 games at Triple-A but carries an elevated strikeout rate that could shape his initial role.
• Chicago president Jed Hoyer said retaining Caissie at the trade deadline reflects the organization’s commitment to blending long-term development with immediate competitiveness.
• Caissie’s immediate usage remains to be determined, with the Cubs likely to employ him as a designated hitter or occasional outfield option to provide lineup flexibility.