SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Kevin Alcántara #13 of the Chicago Cubs looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 21, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Getty
Following their series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks , the Chicago Cubs were awarded an off day on Thursday and are set to begin a new series in MLB against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday afternoon.
Before that series began, the Cubs announced a roster decision on outfielder Kevin Alcantara.
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GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 21: Kevin Alcántara #13 of the Chicago Cubs looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 21, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
According to MLB.com's transactions tracker, Kevin Alcantara has been optioned and will head back to AAA Iowa.
The option happened as a standalone roster move on Thursday, August 27, so be on the lookout for a corresponding transaction to happen on Friday morning.
Perhaps it will be James Triantos , who has been recalled and optioned a couple of times this season.
Kevin Alcántara , 24, has played in parts of three seasons with the Cubs, but has not seen extended time at the plate in any of those seasons.
In 2026, Kevin Alcántara has recorded 25 at-bats at the big-league level, and he has a .240 average with one home run, six total hits, and 11 strikeouts.
Across his short career thus far (46 ABs), Alcantara carries an average of .239 with 16 strikeouts.
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