MLB
Kevin Alcántara finished 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and a walk for Licey of the Dominican Winter League on Thursday.
With Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ becoming free agents, the Cubs will have plenty of room for an out-of-options Alcántara to make an impact next year. Still, there hasn’t been anything to suggest that they have much faith in him, and there’s a decent chance he’ll be traded this winter. Alcántara hit .260/.350/.502 with 20 homers in 82 games for Triple-A Iowa last season. He’s been as productive as anyone in the Dominican Winter League so far, going 11-for-27 with three homers through eight games.