Why the Cubs Dropped Owen Caissie in Surprising Rookie Swap Despite Hot MLB Start

Why the Cubs Dropped Owen Caissie in Surprising Rookie Swap Despite Hot MLB Start

Owen Caissie couldn’t have asked for a bigger stage to step into the majors when he debuted in Toronto on August 14, 2025. And he took no time to impress, going 3-for-6 with his first career home run and four RBIs, as the Cubs swept the doubleheader with 6-4 and 4-1 wins.  But following that, Caissie quickly found his footing as he went 5-for-24, slashing .208/.240/.375 with nine strikeouts in his 11 games he played for the Cubs. In his last six…

Cubs To Call Up Kevin Alcantara, Option Owen Caissie

The Cubs will replace one outfield prospect for another on Monday, as ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports that Kevin Alcantara will be called up from Triple-A Iowa and Owen Caissie is being sent back to Triple-A.  No further transaction is needed since Alcantara is already on the 40-man roster. Alcantara made his Major League debut last September, appearing in three games for the Cubs right at the very end of the 2024 season and getting one hit in 10 pl…

Report: Cubs to option Canada’s Owen Caissie to triple-A Iowa

Owen Caissie is reportedly heading back to triple-A. The Chicago Cubs have optioned the Burlington, Ont., native to triple-A Iowa and recalled outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Caissie, 23, was recalled for his MLB debut on Aug. 14 in Toronto against the Blue Jays. With the Cubs chasing a return to the post-season and boasting an impressive core of outfielders, Caissie had trouble cracking the club’s lineup. He…

Report: Cubs to option Canada's Owen Caissie to triple-A Iowa

Owen Caissie is reportedly heading back to triple-A. The Chicago Cubs have optioned the Burlington, Ont., native to triple-A Iowa and recalled outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Caissie, 23, was recalled for his MLB debut on Aug. 14 in Toronto against the Blue Jays. With the Cubs chasing a return to the post-season and boasting an impressive core of outfielders, Caissie had trouble cracking the club’s lineup. He…