SERGIO ALCÁNTARA NEWS

Takes seat Sunday Alcantara isn't starting Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact Alcantara went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Eric Sogard will start at second base and bat eighth.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Friday Alcantara is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Alcantara will sit for the second night in a row after recording just two hits in his last 23 at-bats. Ian Happ will shift to the keystone Friday.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Alcantara is not starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Alcantara started three consecutive games at second base, but he will hit the bench as the Cubs take on Walker Buehler. Eric Sogard will take over at the position and hit eighth.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Alcantara isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Alcantara hasn't had much success at the plate recently, as he's gone just 1-for-13 with five walks and six strikeouts across the last six games. Eric Sogard will take over at second base and bat fifth.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slams second home run Alcantara went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Alcantara slammed a solo shot off Jake Woodford in the third inning and scored in the second inning after drawing a walk. The 24-year-old is filling in nicely for the Cubs while they deal with injuries. He is slashing .310/.344/.793 with two homers, four RBI, and six runs in 29 plate appearances.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first 2021 home run Alcantara went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Alcantara's eighth inning home run, his first of the season, gave the Cubs a little breathing room in the afternoon win. The 24-year-old infielder is more of a bench player at this point, though he does have a robust 1.016 OPS in limited playing time (23 at-bats).

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Cubs Alcantara had his contract selected by the Cubs on Sunday.

Impact The 24-year-old will join the big-league roster Sunday with David Bote (shoulder) landing on the 10-day injured list. Alcantara will provide infield depth and could see some opportunities at second base after posting a .940 OPS in 20 games at Triple-A Iowa.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off for Triple-A club Alcantara will start at shortstop and serve as the leadoff man for Triple-A Iowa in the team's game Wednesday against Omaha.

Impact Alcantara was missing for much of the Cubs' big-league camp this spring due to visa issues, but he was able to get his immigration status resolved well in advance of the minor-league season. He's appeared in 11 games for Iowa to date, batting .286 with zero home runs and three stolen bases.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Detroit Alcantara was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The 24-year-old made his big-league debut and went 3-for-21 in 10 games for the Tigers in 2020, but he was DFA'd on Friday to create room on the 40-man roster for the signing of Wilson Ramos. Alcantara had a .642 OPS at Double-A in 2019 and figures to end up at the Triple-A level in 2021.

JANUARY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The 3 tasks Detroit Tigers prospect Sergio Alcantara is learning to try to stick in majors Detroit Tigers infielder Sergio Alcantara is focused on three tasks this winter in the Dominican Republic with hopes of sticking in the majo...

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers in winter leagues: Sergio Alcantara stands out, Daz Cameron finds new team Detroit Tigers have many MLB players in the winter leagues: Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes, Gregory Soto, Sergio Alcantara and more.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Sent down by Tigers Alcantara was optioned to the Tigers' alternate training site Sunday.

Impact Alcantara saw inconsistent playing time while he was on the active roster, and he failed to develop a rhythm as he hit just .105 with two extra-base hits and one RBI over 19 at-bats. He'll head back to the alternate training site and could remain there for the final week of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks first career homer Alcantara went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Twins.

Impact Alcantara led off the third inning for his first major-league at-bat and took Rich Hill yard. He was called up to provide depth after Niko Goodrum (oblique) was officially placed on the 10-day injured list and should get some playing time in the middle infield. In 2019, Alcantara hit .247/.346/.296 at Double-A Erie.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' trio notches career firsts in win Sergio Alcántara hit nine home runs in 2,611 Minor League plate appearances. He needed just two pitches Sunday for his first Major League ho...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • MLB.COM

Greiner, Tigers pounce on Twins bullpen for 10-8 win

Grayson Greiner hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off left fielder Eddie Rosario’s glove and the Detroit Tigers rocked Minnesota’s bullpen for eight runs to beat the Twi...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Set for big-league debut Alcantara will start at third base and bat ninth Sunday against the Twins.

Impact The 24-year-old will be making his major-league debut after his callup from the alternate site Saturday. Alcantara does not look like much of a fantasy prospect given his underwhelming .247/.346/.296 slash line at Double-A Erie last season, though he does have a splash of speed.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins major-league roster Alcantara was recalled by the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Just one day after serving as the 29th man for Friday's doubleheader, Alcantara will reclaim a spot on the major-league roster to take the place of Niko Goodrum (oblique). Alcantara should serve as infield depth during his time on the 28-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers 40-Man Roster Preview: Sergio Alcantara Part of the return for JD Martinez, Sergio Alcantara looks to handle shortstop for Toledo in 2020 A short time ago, Sergio Alcantara appeare...

MARCH 17, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tuesday’s Transactions | Federal News Network DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Kyle Funkhouser and John Schreiber; INFs Sergio Alcantara and Isaac Paredes; OFs Daz Cameron and Derek Hill to...

MARCH 10, 2020 • FEDERALNEWSNETWORK.COM