Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Outrighted to Reno
Rotowire
Alcantara cleared waivers Tuesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Reno, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Alcantara never appeared in a game after signing with the Diamondbacks on Friday, but he'll stick with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 29-year-old owns a .571 OPS in Triple-A this season and will likely remain a minor-league depth piece for the rest of the year.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: DFA'd by Arizona
Rotowire
The Diamondbacks designated Alcantara for assignment Sunday.
The utility infielder inked a major-league contract with Arizona on Friday to provide some depth with Ketel Marte (personal) on the restricted list, but Marte rejoined the active roster Sunday. Alcantara didn't see action during his brief time on the Diamondbacks' active roster, though he did play in one game with the Giants earlier this season.
... See More... See Less
Giants' Sergio Alcantara: Clears waivers
Rotowire
The Giants outrighted Alcantara to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday after he cleared waivers.
Alcantara will tentatively remain in the organization after being designated for assignment over the weekend, though he'll have the ability to elect free agency if he prefers to pursue opportunities elsewhere. The Giants called Alcantara up from Triple-A last Thursday but he was up with the big club for just two days before losing his roster spot.
... See More... See Less
Giants' Sergio Alcantara: Designated for assignment
Rotowire
The Giants designated Alcantara for assignment Saturday.
Alcantara went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday in his first MLB game since 2022, but his time with the Giants will be short-lived now that Matt Chapman (hand) is back from the IL. Alcantara owns a .571 OPS through 256 plate appearances in Triple-A and will most likely pass through waivers unclaimed.
... See More... See Less
Giants' Sergio Alcantara: Has contract selected
Rotowire
Alcantara had his contract selected by the Giants on Thursday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Alcantara inked a minor-league deal with the Giants during the offseason and has struggled to a .206/.319/.252 line across 256 plate appearances with Triple-A Sacramento. Despite the underwhelming line, he'll get his first chance in the majors since the 2022 season.
... See More... See Less
Giants' Sergio Alcantara: Signs MiLB deal with Giants
Rotowire
Alcantara signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Alcantara spent time last season with the Pirates' and Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliates, slashing .271/.388/.416 across 492 total plate appearances. The 28-year-old infielder will compete for a bench spot during spring training, but he seems destined to begin the new season with Triple-A Sacramento.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Back with Diamondbacks
Rotowire
The Diamondbacks acquired Alcantara from the Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
It marks the fifth time Arizona has acquired Alcantara. The veteran infielder will be assigned to Triple-A Reno, where he will give the team added depth with Geraldo Perdomo (knee) on the shelf.
... See More... See Less
Pirates' Sergio Alcantara: Reassigned to minor-league camp
Rotowire
The Pirates reassigned Alcantara to minor-league camp Sunday.
Over 98 games for the Triple-A affiliates of the Cubs and Diamondbacks in 2023, Alcantara posted a .776 OPS. The 27-year-old has posted a .687 OPS through 192 games in the majors across three seasons.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Catches on with Arizona
Rotowire
Alcantara signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Aug. 1 and has gone 2-for-18 with a home run, three walks, four runs and four RBI in five games for Triple-A Reno.
After parting ways with the Cubs in late July, Alcantara has begun his fourth stint in the Diamondbacks organization. He signed with Arizona as an international free agent in 2012, but he was later traded to the Tigers in 2017 before catching back on with Arizona via two separate waiver claims during the 2022 season. The 27-year-old infielder has spent parts of three seasons in the majors but has played exclusively at the Triple-A level in 2023, slashing .258/.353/.408 with seven home runs in 69 games between the Cubs' and Diamondbacks' top affiliates.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Sergio Alcantara: Reassigned to minor-league camp
Rotowire
Alcantara was reassigned Thursday to the minor-league side of Cubs camp, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Alcantara was sporting a cool .818 OPS through 22 plate appearances this spring in the Cactus League, but he's left without an Opening Day roster spot since the Cubs' offseason additions all made it through camp unscathed.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Sergio Alcantara: Drives in three, steals base
Rotowire
Alcantara went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers. He also stole his first base of the spring.
Alcantara had a nice game as he competes for a bench role with the Cubs. The 26-year-old joined Chicago on a minor-league deal in December, so he's likely ticketed for Triple-A Iowa with the likes of Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and Nick Madrigal ahead of him as middle-infield options. Alcantara is organizational depth with limited fantasy appeal at the moment.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Sergio Alcantara: Gets minors deal from Cubs
Rotowire
Alcantara signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Tuesday.
Splitting time between the D-backs and Padres in 2022, Alcantara slashed .220/.261/.356 over 224 plate appearances. He posted an .898 OPS during his last minor-league stint in 2021. Similar production and/or an injury in the Cubs' major-league infield could earn the 26-year-old another opportunity in the bigs this season
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Designated for assignment
Rotowire
Alcantara was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Alcantara played in 93 games between Arizona and San Diego last season and struggled at the plate with a .617 OPS. He was removed from the 40-man roster in order to free up space for prospects ahead of the Rule 5 draft.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Settling into regular role
Rotowire
Alcantara will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Brewers.
With Ketel Marte landing on the injured list Friday, Alcantara looks poised to finish the season in a near-everyday role in the Arizona infield. Alcantara will pick up his third consecutive start Monday after going 2-for-8 with two doubles and four RBI over the weekend during Arizona's series with San Francisco.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Returns to bench role
Rotowire
Alcantara is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Alcantara finds himself as the odd man out of the starting nine with Ketel Marte (hamstring) returning from a six-game absence to serve as Arizona's designated hitter. While picking up starts at third base in each of the past three contests, Alcantara went 2-for-10 with two doubles, a walk, three runs and an RBI.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Not in Saturday's lineup
Rotowire
Alcantara isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Alcantara started Friday against Washington but went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He'll take a seat since Ketel Marte is starting at second base while Jake McCarthy serves as the designated hitter Saturday.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Heads to bench
Rotowire
Alcantara isn't starting Saturday against the Padres.
Alcantara has alternated starts over the last week and has gone 6-for-16 with a homer, a double, three RBI and four strikeouts. He'll head to the bench while Buddy Kennedy starts at the keystone and bats seventh.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Retreats to bench
Rotowire
Alcantara isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Alcantara is out of the lineup for the third time in the last six games after he went 6-for-12 with a homer, a double, three RBI and two strikeouts over his last five matchups. Buddy Kennedy is starting at the keystone and batting sixth.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Racks up three hits in loss
Rotowire
Alcantara went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 13-0 loss to the Giants.
The Diamondbacks weren't able to string many hits together, but Alcantara was a bright spot in a brutal loss. He's gone 6-for-12 (.500) with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in six games since rejoining Arizona off waivers from San Diego earlier in July. The infielder is slashing .200/.219/.310 with two homers, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and three doubles through 107 plate appearances. He's seen an uptick in playing time at second base, but that may be short-lived as Ketel Marte is expected to play the field again soon.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara: Pops homer in loss
Rotowire
Alcantara went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.
Alcantara hit a two-run blast in the second inning to give the Diamondbacks a 3-1 lead. This was his first hit in two contests since he rejoined Arizona after being waived by the Padres. He's posted a lackluster .163/.186/.272 slash line with two home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, two doubles and a triple through 99 plate appearances. Considering his homer Friday was his first hit since June 17, he shouldn't be expected to do much when he's in the lineup.
