The Chicago Cubs are currently taking on their cross-town rival, the White Sox, in a 3-game series this week.
On Monday, the Cubs won 7-5, and the series will resume until Wednesday. Chicago (Cubs) is 73-53, and one of the best teams in baseball over the past few weeks.
During the White Sox series, the Cubs made a wave of roster moves after the news surfaced that Edward Cabrera and Dansby Swanson were hitting the IL.
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Chicago Cubs Option James Triantos; Recall Kevin Alcantara
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 13: James Triantos #5 of the Chicago Cubs throws to first base after forcing out Jorbit Vivas #84 of the Washington Nationals in the eighth inning at Nationals Park on August 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
According to the Cubs transactions tracker, James Triantos has been optioned to AAA, and Kevin Alcantara is being recalled.
NBCSports.com’s George Bissell wrote (on 8/17):Â
“Triantos returns to the minors after going 1-for-8 at the dish during a seven-game stint with the Cubs. The 23-year-old is one of the better prospects in Chicagoâs system and should receive a more extended opportunity in the future.”
It’s certainly plausible that Triantos is recalled shortly due to the fact the Cubs need added infield depth after the injury to Swanson, but only time will tell when his next shot comes at the big-league level.
As noted by Bissell, the 23-year-old Triantos is a top prospect in the Cubs system, and the team promoted him to make his MLB debut at the end of July.
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More on James Triantos
GettyMESA, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 17: James Triantos #95 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a portrait during photo day at Sloan Park on February 17, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Triantos has played in 88 games with AAA Iowa this year. He’s batting .306 with seven home runs, 52 RBI, and 24 doubles in that span.
Here is a little bit about James Triantos, per MLB.com’s prospect bio:
“Triantos reclassified to the 2021 Draft with the idea of beginning his college career a year early, but he played so well while teaming with Bryce Eldridge to lead James Madison HS (Vienna) to the Virginia Class 6 state title that the Cubs signed him for an over-slot $2.1 million as a second-rounder. The Arizona Fall League offensive player of the year in 2023, he finished second in the Double-A Southern League batting race (.300) the following season at age 21.”
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