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Cubs Recall Top Prospect Owen Caissie, Option Kevin Alcántara in Latest Outfield Shuffle

The move reflects Chicago's ongoing shuttle of two top outfield prospects to cover short‑term gaps without a clear everyday role.

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Overview

  • The transaction was announced Saturday before the second game of the Cubs' series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Caissie's return comes with Kyle Tucker on the injured list and Seiya Suzuki dealing with an illness, potentially opening right field on Saturday.
  • After debuting Aug. 14, Caissie hit .208 with a .635 OPS across his first 11 MLB games.
  • At Triple‑A Iowa this season, Caissie produced a .286 average with a .937 OPS, 22 home runs and 55 RBI.
  • Alcántara logged seven plate appearances in his 12-day stint, going 1-for-6 with a walk and three strikeouts, as the club has alternated the two between Iowa and Chicago.