OWEN CAISSIE NEWS

Hits shelf with concussion The Cubs placed Caissie (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Just one day after being recalled from Triple-A Iowa, Caissie will be deactivated after he sustained a concussion when he collided with the outfield wall on a catch in the third inning of Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. Chicago recalled Kevin Alcantara from Iowa to provide the team with another option in the outfield while Seiya Suzuki (illness) is day-to-day and Kyle Tucker (calf) is on the 10-day IL.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Caissie in concussion protocol after tumbling catch into wall CHICAGO – Cubs rookie outfielder Owen Caissie pulled off a difficult catch on Saturday afternoon, but it came at a cost. In the wake of Chic...

SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

Nick Fortes homers in the 9th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays top the Chicago Cubs 5-4

Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Chicago Cubs for a 5-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Injures head Saturday Caissie was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays due to concussion symptoms, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Caissie's head collided with the outfield wall while he made a catch in the third inning, and manager Craig Counsell said the outfielder's condition only declined after that point. He'll enter concussion protocol and could soon be headed to the 7-day injured list, which would presumably open up playing time in the outfield for Willi Castro.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Cubs return OF Owen Caissie to major league roster Deadspin | Cubs return OF Owen Caissie to major league roster

SEPTEMBER 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs recall top prospect in Saturday roster move | Sporting News Owen Caissie returns to the big leagues.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Back in big leagues The Cubs recalled Caissie from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Impact Caissie slashed .208/.240/.375 across 25 plate appearances during his first stint in the majors in August and has gone 6-for-24 with three RBI, five runs scored and two steals since being sent down to Triple-A. He'll now rejoin the big club to provide depth in the outfield, replacing Kevin Alcantara.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs add 2 more veteran players in 1B Carlos Santana and RHP Aaron Civale

First baseman Carlos Santana has joined the Chicago Cubs after signing a one-year contract

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Dispatched to minors The Cubs optioned Caissie to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Caissie was unable to find regular reps in the Cubs' crowded outfield and slashed only .208/.240/.375 during his limited opportunities following his Aug. 14 call-up. The top prospect will head back to Iowa for now but could get another look later this month if a need arises.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minors The Cubs optioned Caissie to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Caissie was unable to find regular reps in the Cubs' crowded outfield and slashed only .208/.240/.375 during his limited opportunities. The top prospect will head back to Iowa for now but could get another look later this month if a need arises.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed back to minors The Cubs are expected to option Caissie to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A on Aug. 14, Caissie struggled to carve out a regular role in the Chicago outfield and slashed just .208/.240/.375 through his first 25 big-league plate appearances. He'll get the chance to resume playing on an everyday basis at Iowa and will cede his spot on the active roster to Kevin Alcantara, who si expected to be called up from Triple-A on Monday in a corresponding transaction.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Turning Point for the Cubs? Tucker, PCA Ready to Move Past Summer Slumps

A big weekend was a welcome relief for the Cubs, especially Kyle Tucker. Can they keep it up with a possible postseason spot on the line?

AUGUST 26 • FOX SPORTS

Hitting bench in Tucker's return Caissie is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The rookie will hit the bench for the series finale after he picked up starts in the corner outfield in the first four contests of the five-game set, going 4-for-11 with one home run, one walk, four RBI and three runs. The last three of Caissie's starts came while the slumping Kyle Tucker received an extended break, but Tucker will make his return to the lineup Thursday. Tucker, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong should continue to handle everyday roles between the outfield and the designated-hitter spot moving forward, but manager Craig Counsell could opt to give any of those players a day or two off per week in order to open up semi-regular playing time for Caissie.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago baseball report: Cubs rookie Owen Caissie flashes all-around game; Sox rotation gets overhaul Chicago baseball report: Cubs rookie Owen Caissie flashes all-around game, and White Sox rotation gets overhaul.

AUGUST 21 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Deadspin | Owen Caissie homers as Cubs beat Brewers in DH opener Deadspin | Owen Caissie homers as Cubs beat Brewers in DH opener

AUGUST 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Taillon and Busch star as the Cubs beat the Brewers 4-1 for a doubleheader sweep

Jameson Taillon pitched six effective innings in his return from a calf injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 for a sweep of their split doubleheader

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Blasts first MLB home run Caissie went 3-for-6 with a home run, two total runs scored and four RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact A day after recording his first MLB hit, Caissie smashed his first MLB home run in Tuesday's first game, then scored and drove in another run in the nightcap before getting lifted for a pinch hitter. The young outfielder is starting to display his offensive upside after going hitless in his first five at-bats in the majors. It remains to be seen how much playing time Caissie will be able to earn the rest of the way as part of a deep Chicago roster, but when he's in the lineup, the 23-year-old offers immense potential to fantasy managers.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts first MLB home run Caissie went 3-for-6 with a home run, two total runs scored and four RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact A day after recording his first MLB hit, Caissie smashed his first MLB home run in Tuesday's first game, then scored and drove in another run in the nightcap before getting lifted for a pinch hitter. The young outfielder is starting to display his offensive upside after going hitless in his first five at-bats in the majors. It remains to be seen how much playing time Caissie will be able to earn the rest of the way as part of a deep Chicago roster, but when he's in the lineup, the 23-year-old offers immense potential to fantasy managers.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Caissie notches first major-league RBI and home run in Cubs' win over Brewers Caissie started in right field for both games of the doubleheader Tuesday.

AUGUST 20 • SUNTIMES.COM

One swing from Owen Caissie just put Craig Counsell in an impossible spot With their offense scuffling, the Chicago Cubs promoted their top prospect, Owen Caissie, to the majors to make his MLB debut. While he only...

AUGUST 19 • FANSIDED.COM

Caissie's big day of firsts powers Cubs to win over Crew CHICAGO -- The baseball that Owen Caissie launched over the left-center gap on Tuesday afternoon hit the bleachers and ricocheted back into...

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

Caissie homers as the Cubs hold off the Brewers for a 6-4 win in doubleheader opener

Owen Caissie homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-4 win in the opener of a split doubleheader

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker gets some rest as he tries to break out of a prolonged slump

Kyle Tucker is trying to break out of a prolonged slump, and the Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to help the All-Star outfielder

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Collects first MLB hit Caissie went 1-for-3 with a single in a 7-0 loss to the Brewers in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact The Cubs only had two hits as a team in the lopsided loss, but one of them was memorable, as it was the first hit at the MLB level for Caissie. The 23-year-old is now 1-for-8 since getting promoted to the majors on Thursday. While the youngster has plenty of talent, he's yet to grab an everyday role in a crowded Chicago outfield, which limits Caissie's fantasy upside for the time being.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first MLB hit Caissie went 1-for-3 with a single in a 7-0 loss to the Brewers in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact The Cubs only had two hits as a team in the lopsided loss, but one of them was memorable, as it was the first hit at the MLB level for Caissie. The 23-year-old is now 1-for-8 since getting promoted to the majors on Thursday. While the youngster has plenty of talent, he's yet to grab an everyday role in a crowded Chicago outfield, which limits Caissie's fantasy upside for the time being.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE