SERGIO ALCÁNTARA NEWS

Signs MiLB deal with Giants Alcantara signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minor-league camp The Pirates reassigned Alcantara to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Catches on with Arizona 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.

Impact 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 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.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minor-league camp Alcantara was reassigned Thursday to the minor-league side of Cubs camp, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact 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 because the Cubs' newcomers all made it through camp unscathed.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three, steals base 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.

Impact Alcantara had a nice game as he competes for a bench role with the Cubs. The 26-year-old joined the Cubs 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.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minors deal from Cubs Alcantara signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Tuesday.

Impact 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

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Alcantara was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Settling into regular role Alcantara will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs walkoff homer Alcantara hit a walkoff three-run home run in his only at-bat during Wednesday's 5-3 victory versus the Dodgers.

Impact Alcantara didn't start the contest, but he was brought into the game as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning. He got a chance to make his mark at the plate against Los Angeles closer Craig Kimbrel with Arizona down by a run in a two-out, two-on situation in the bottom of the 10th frame. Alcantara came through with a blast to right field to give the Diamondbacks the win. It was his fifth homer of the campaign, tying his total from last season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Alcantara walks off Dodgers in 10th with 3-run homer, Diamondbacks avoid sweep Sergio Alcántara hit a three-run homer in the 10th to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday night.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Returns to bench role Alcantara is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses playing time with Marte at 2B Alcantara is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Alcantara had picked up starts in the infield in three of the Diamondbacks' previous four games, but he's likely to fade into more of a part-time role now that Ketel Marte has been cleared to resume playing second base. The Diamondbacks still have a surplus of left-handed bats on the roster, so the switch-hitting Alcantara could maintain a regular spot in the lineup versus left-handed pitching.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Alcantara isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Impact 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.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Alcantara isn't starting Saturday against the Padres.

Impact 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.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Alcantara isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact 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.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits in loss Alcantara went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 13-0 loss to the Giants.

Impact 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 once Ketel Marte is able to play the field again.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops homer in loss Alcantara went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.

Impact 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.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Arizona Alcantara was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact The 25-year-old began the season with Arizona before being claimed off waivers by San Diego in early May, but he'll now rejoin the Diamondbacks after being designated for assignment by the Padres. Alcantara has appeared in 45 games between the two clubs this year and is hitting .159/.183/.239 with one home run and 10 RBI.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Alcantara was designated for assignment by the Padres on Thursday.

Impact Alcantara saw sporadic playing time during his stint on the Padres' active roster, and he hit just .114 with three runs, three RBI, two walks and 12 strikeouts over 22 games. He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Matt Batten's contract was selected by San Diego.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws rare start versus former team Alcantara will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact With Ha-Seong Kim resting for the day game after a night game, Alcantara will crack the lineup for only the sixth time since the Padres claimed him off waivers from the Diamondbacks on May 9. Due to the Friars cruising to a 19-5 win Wednesday, manager Bob Melvin was able to pull multiple regulars early from the contest, which allowed Alcantara to go 1-for-2 with an RBI while coming off the bench.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Sergio Alcantara shores up depth as Beaty hits injured list; Myers, Voit updates Wil Myers hits on the field for the first time; Luke Voit returning to Triple-A El Paso to continue searching for swing

MAY 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Claimed by Padres Alcantara was claimed off waivers by the Padres on Monday.

Impact Alcantara played in 23 games for the Diamondbacks to begin the year but hit just .189 with a homer, seven RBI and six runs. He'll attempt to carve out a role in San Diego after Matt Beaty (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Alcantara was designated for assignment Friday.

Impact The utility infielder hit .189/.200/.321 with one home run, 13 strikeouts and one walk in 57 plate appearances. Josh Rojas was activated from the injured list to take on a significant role in the infield.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Alcantara is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Alcantara started four of the past five games at third base and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Geraldo Perdomo will man the hot corner in his place.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in 3B mix Alcantara started at third base and went 1-for-2 with a double in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Alcantara remains in the mix at third base along with prospect Geraldo Perdomo, but he made his fourth fielding error of the season. With Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reporting that Josh Rojas (oblique) may not be ready to rejoin the major-league club for the series against the Marlins beginning Monday, Alcantara's roster spot appears to be safe for at least the first half of this coming week's slate of games.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE