The Chicago Cubs could breathe a sigh of relief in regards to top outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara. The 20-year-old was removed from the Myrtle Beach Pelicans game on Thursday after seeming to lose a line drive in the lights, and having it go off of his face.
Fears of a long-term injury were quickly quelled, however, as Alcantara was back in the Pelicans' lineup the next day, even returning to his normal center field spot.
The former New York Yankees prospect acquired in the Anthony Rizzo trade went 0-for-4 with a walk, but the more important development was that he avoided a major injury. Alcantara has blossomed into a top-100 prospect this season, and walking away from a scary situation unscathed is a big win.
Elsewhere on the farm:
Triple-A: Iowa Cubs (58-69) at Columbus Clippers (73-52): NO GAME
Double-A: Tennessee Smokies (66-58) at Mississippi Braves (57-66): NO GAME
High-A: South Bend Cubs (71-54) at Lansing Lugnuts (51-74): L 10-8
Single-A: Myrtle Beach Pelicans (74-51) at Charleston RiverDogs (83-42): W 8-4
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