Cubs roster move: Kevin Alcántara recalled, Nicky Lopez DFA

The Cubs, on a six-game losing streak and in an offensive funk, have made a roster move that could shake things up, if only a bit. Outfielder Kevin Alcántara has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. In 41 games for Iowa this year, Alcántara is batting .242/.339/.567 (38-for-157) with 15 home runs. The power is good, but he’s also struck out 60 times. In brief cameos with the Cubs in 2024 and 2025, Alcántara has gone 5-for-21 (.238) with three runs scored, one RBI and one stolen base. To make room f