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 for Alcántara on the 26-man active roster, infielder Nicky Lopez was designated for assignment. Lopez was added to the active roster nearly a month ago — April 24 — but has barely played, appearing in just four games, two as a pinch-hitter and two as a defensive replacement. With Pedro Ramirez called up Friday, there was really no room for a player with Lopez’s skill set.