Kevin Alcantara - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Beginning 2026 at Triple-A Alcantara was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Alcantara failed to secure a spot on the Cubs' Opening Day roster and will now report to Triple-A, where he'll open the 2026 campaign. He slashed .266/.348/.468 with 17 home runs, 69 RBI, eight stolen bases and 56 runs a year ago with Iowa and should be in the running for a promotion later in the year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Off to slow spring start Through three Cactus League appearances, Alcantara is just 1-for-10 with five strikeouts.

Impact Alcantara is competing for a spot on Chicago's Opening Day roster in camp, but he hasn't done much to make a mark yet. The 23-year-old has appeared in only 13 games at the MLB level the last two years compared to 137 games for Triple-A Iowa, and he could once again be ticketed for a trip to the minors with an option still in hand. Alcantara remains a talented prospect, and he seems likely to push for a role with the Cubs at some point in 2026, even if it doesn't happen right out of the gates.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Fully Healed After Fall Surgery, Kevin Alcantara is Ready to Compete for a Big League Job The Cubs have several options available in the outfield bench competition, but Kevin Alcantara has as much upside as any.

FEBRUARY 19 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Still has minor-league option Alcantara (abdomen), who figures to compete for an Opening Day roster spot during spring training, will have another minor-league option this year, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com report...

Impact It was previously reported that Alcantara would be out of options this year, but the Cubs now have a little more flexibility with the 23-year-old outfielder, who spent most of last season with Triple-A Iowa. Either way, Alcantara figures to compete for a reserve outfield spot in camp, and he could even push for a larger role now that Kyle Tucker is gone. Alcantara had core-muscle surgery back in October, though he's expected to be fully healthy for spring training. The youngster has plenty of upside heading into 2026 and could be a breakout candidate if the playing time is there.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Kevin Alcántara undergoes sports hernia surgery Alcántara is ranked as the Cubs' No. 5 prospect by MLB Pipeline.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Set for core muscle surgery Alcantara will undergo core muscle surgery Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The expectation is that Alcantara will have a relatively normal offseason and report to spring training in full health. Alcantara has seen spot duty with the Cubs each of the last two seasons, going 5-for-21 at the dish. The 23-year-old slashed .266/.349/.470 with 17 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 102 contests in 2025 at Triple-A Iowa. Alcantara is out of minor-league options, so he's likely to make the Cubs' Opening Day roster in 2026, though it could be as a reserve outfielder.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Brought back from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact The Cubs demoted Alcantara when Owen Caissie was recalled from Iowa a day earlier, but Alcantara will rejoin the big club for the series finale with Tampa Bay after Caissie sustained a concussion in Saturday's 5-4 loss. Even though Seiya Suzuki (illness) is day-to-day and Kyle Tucker (calf) remains on the injured list, Alcantara is still likely to be limited to a depth role in the Chicago outfield as the regular season winds down.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Impact Alcantara appeared in just three games during his first stint in the majors, going 1-for-6 with a walk, a run scored and three strikeouts. The Cubs will send him down to Triple-A to allow the 23-year-old prospect to get more consistent at-bats, and Owen Caissie will come up from Iowa to replenish Chicago's outfield depth.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Singles, scores in 2025 debut Alcantara went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact Alcantara, who was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, got the start in center field Tuesday and batted ninth in his 2025 MLB debut. The 23-year-old was eventually lifted for Pete Crow-Armstrong, who closed the game out in center defensively. Alcantara is essentially replacing Owen Caissie as a young, talented reserve outfielder who will give the Cubs some depth but is unlikely to see consistent playing time.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Singles, scores in 2025 debut Alcantara went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Promoted to big leagues The Cubs recalled Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact The Cubs appear more comfortable with Alcantara filling a reserve outfielder role down the stretch than Owen Caissie, who has been sent back down to Iowa so he can play regularly again. Alcantara has slashed .266/.349/.470 with 17 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 102 games this season with the Cubs' top minor-league affiliate.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to big leagues The Cubs recalled Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact The Cubs appear more comfortable with Alcantara filling a reserve outfielder role down the stretch than Owen Caissie, who has been sent back down so he can play regularly again at Iowa. Alcantara has slashed .266/.349/.470 with 17 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 102 games this season with the Cubs' top minor-league affiliate.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On track for call-up The Cubs are expected to recall Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Alcantara received a brief cup of coffee with the Cubs last September, going 1-for-10 over three games. The 23-year-old has spent the entire season to date with Iowa and has produced well, slashing .266/.349/.470 with 17 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 102 games. The Cubs are expected to option outfielder Owen Caissie to Iowa to make room on the active roster for Alcantara, who likely won't be in store for much playing time in the Chicago outfield while all of Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are available.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara playing best baseball of his Triple-A career Iowa Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara is playing his best baseball since coming to Triple-A.

JULY 4, 2025 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

Cubs Predicted to Trade First-Round Pick, Prospects for All-Star Closer The Chicago Cubs could be making a major deal trading their first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, along with Kevin Alcantara and Luke Litt...

JUNE 30, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Finishes June strong Alcantara finished June with three straight multi-hit efforts, going 7-for-11 with two doubles, two home runs and seven RBI.

Impact Alcantara is heating up, and he finished June (the Iowa Cubs are off Monday) with a .306/.383/.486 slash line for the month in 21 games. The 22-year-old outfielder is one of Chicago's top prospects and is knocking on the door of the majors, though he's blocked in the outfield by the likes of Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki. Alcantara did make his MLB debut toward the end of 2024, appearing in three contests, but he may need to be patient before earning a longer look with the Cubs. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on the youngster due to his upside and recent performance.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes June strong Alcantara finished June with three straight multi-hit efforts, going 7-for-11 with two doubles, two home runs and seven RBI.

Impact Alcantara is heating up, and he finished June with a .306/.383/.486 slash line for the month in 21 games. The 22-year-old outfielder is one of Chicago's top prospects and is knocking on the door of the majors, though he's blocked in the outfield by the likes of Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki. Alcantara did make his MLB debut toward the end of 2024, appearing in three contests, but he may need to be patient before earning a longer look with the Cubs. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on the youngster due to his upside and recent performance.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

Impact The 22-year-old didn't make Chicago's travel roster for the season-opening series versus the Dodgers in Japan and has now been officially optioned to Triple-A. Alcantara received a brief cup of coffee in the majors during the final week of the season in 2024, but he split most of the campaign between Double-A Tennessee and Iowa, where he had a .278/.353/.428 slash line with 14 homers and 14 steals in 111 games across the two levels.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on Tokyo travel roster Alcantara will not be on the Cubs' 31-man travel roster for their two-game series versus the Dodgers in Tokyo next week, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The team hasn't officially made any roster moves yet, but Alcantara's exclusion from its Tokyo travel roster suggests he's not going to make the roster for the team's domestic Opening Day on March 27 in Arizona, either. Alcantara got his feet wet at the major-league level in 2024 and remains one of the Cubs' better prospects, but the 22-year-old is slated to open this season as an everyday player at Triple-A Iowa.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Next man up in center? Alcantara appears to be the next man up for the Cubs in center field if top option Pete Crow-Armstrong misses time due to injury or struggles to hit, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic...

Impact Alcantara made his MLB debut in 2024, getting in three games of action toward the end of the regular season. The 6-foot-6 22-year-old is physically gifted, and while he's bigger than many center fielders, the Cubs seem to have confidence in him to play the position if the need arises. Crow-Armstrong is locked in as the starter for now, though he's a fairly unproven MLB player himself and still has room to grow offensively, so Alcantara does potentially have a path to playing time if he impresses. The youngster could start 2025 with Triple-A Iowa but appears to be waiting in the wings for a role in the majors.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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