Cubs Recall No. 6 Prospect Kevin Alcantara

Although the Chicago Cubs have nothing to play for down the stretch, the organization decided to give one of its top prospects an opportunity before the season comes to a close. Per the Cubs, outfielder Kevin Alcantara, the team’s No. 6 prospect, has been called up and will make his MLB debut Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Alcantara split the 2024 season with Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa. In 76 games with Tennessee, Alcantara slashed .271/.342/.409 with nine home runs and 39 RBIs. He had better numbers in a small sample size at Iowa, slashing .292/.378/.469 with five homers and 22 RBIs through 35 games.

The Cubs acquired Alcantara in a 2021 trade that sent Anthony Rizzo to the New York Yankees. Now, the 22-year-old will make his first start with the Cubs in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

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