The Chicago Cubs wrap up their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon. The Cubs lost the opener 5-1, then won the middle game 4-1 last night. The Cubs have gone 5-6 in August, averaging 3.1 runs per game and allowing 2.8 runs per game. Before today’s game, Chicago will call up outfielder Owen Caissie, the 45th overall prospect in baseball, for his big league debut. The corresponding move is placing catcher Miguel Amaya on the ten-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. Caissie is batting fifth in today’s game, and he is the designated hitter.
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Owen Caissie
Caissie, this season in 93 games at Iowa, hit .289 with a .955 OPS. He had 26 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs, 52 RBI, 69 runs scored, three stolen bases, and 53 walks. In 499 career minor league games for the Cubs, he has hit .280 with an .873 OPS. He has 118 doubles, nine triples, 81 home runs, 298 RBI, 307 runs scored, 33 stolen bases, and 292 walks.
Miguel Amaya
Amaya, this season in 28 games, hit .281 with an .814 OPS. He has nine doubles, four home runs, 25 RBI, 14 runs scored, and four walks. In the minors this season, he has played 12 games and hit .219 with a .535 OPS. He has four RBI, three runs scored, and four walks. In 198 career big league games, he has hit .236 with a .684 OPS. He has 26 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs, 90 RBI, 63 runs scored, and 39 walks.
