Triantos Called Up to Cubs, Alcántara Sent to Iowa
Infielder/outfielder James Triantos is set for his major-league debut with Chicago, while outfielder Kevin Alcántara heads back to Triple-A.
The Cubs have promoted 2B/OF James Triantos for his major-league debut, with an official press release expected soon. To make room, outfielder Kevin Alcántara has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. The move signals the organization is ready to give Triantos his first taste of big-league action.
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