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Cubs option outfielder Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A following trades

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:11 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Cubs option outfielder Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A following trades

Summary

The Chicago Cubs have optioned outfielder Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A, creating space for Tyrone Taylor on the major league roster. Alcantara, 24, has played 20 games this season, posting a.238 batting average with one home run and five RBIs. The move follows an active trade deadline for the Cubs, who strengthened their pitching staff with additions such as Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman. This decision marks a shift as the Cubs aim for a playoff push with a current record of 64-49, sitting second in the National League Central.

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•Alcantara has appeared in 20 games for the Cubs this season.
•He recorded a.238 batting average and one home run for Chicago.
•The Cubs are currently 64-49 and second in the NL Central.
•This move supports roster adjustments following trade acquisitions.
•Chicago added key pitchers during the trade deadline to bolster their chances.

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The Chicago Cubs had a very active trade deadline, and with the team now sitting at 64-49 and in second place in the National League Central, they’re going to go hard after a World Series appearance in 2026.Throughout the first half, this was a team riddled by injury, but at the deadline they added several […] The post Chicago Cubs Make Major Decision on Third-Year MLB Outfielder appeared first on HEAVY.
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