Chicago Cubs Opening Day Roster Implications: Kevin Alcántara Optioned to Triple-A

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcántara was one of the finalists to grab a bench spot on the team’s Opening Day roster, but he’s now officially out of the mix. According to the Cubs’ transactions page, Alcántara has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Now that the Cubs have sent Alcántara to the minors, the bench picture becomes much clearer. Michael Conforto has already been confirmed on the Opening Day roster, as Seiya Suzuki will begin the regular season on the 10-day injured list.