Why the Chicago Cubs optioned Kevin Alcantara<\/h2>\n![\"Chicago](\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/USATSI_25466028-1-883x600.jpg\")
Feb 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcantara against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe 23-year-old Alcantara had a solid shot at making the Opening Day roster but the concern was lack of playing time. Michael Conforto made the team and with the report of the Cubs looking to add another infielder, it left Alcantara as the odd man out.<\/p>\n
The good news? Down in Iowa he can start every day and get key playing time this season. From there, he can join the big league club with a call up at some point.<\/p>\n
Last season Alcantara hit .266\/.349\/.470 in Iowa, disappointing numbers. However, he did play better as the season went on and entered Spring Training as a guy who could breakout for the Cubs. Maybe more time down in the minors can help him get his confidence back moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The 23-year-old Alcantara had a solid shot at making the Opening Day roster but the concern was lack of playing time. Michael Conforto made the team and with the report of the Cubs looking to add another infielder, it left Alcantara as the odd man out.<\/p>\n
The good news? Down in Iowa he can start every day and get key playing time this season. From there, he can join the big league club with a call up at some point.<\/p>\n
Last season Alcantara hit .266\/.349\/.470 in Iowa, disappointing numbers. However, he did play better as the season went on and entered Spring Training as a guy who could breakout for the Cubs. Maybe more time down in the minors can help him get his confidence back moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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