The Cubs finish a five-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday and begin a three-city, 10-day West Coast trip Friday in Anaheim, where Kyle Hendricks could appear. The White Sox host the Minnesota Twins this weekend; the teams last met in late April and the Sox are 2-4 in the season series. The Twins completed a major overhaul before the trade deadline, dealing away 10 big-league players. Owen Caissie, acquired from the San Diego Padres in the Yu Darvish trade, has showcased both offensive production and defensive improvement, including a first MLB home run and multiple exceptional catches.
When Caissie initially came into the organization from the San Diego Padres as the marquee piece of the Yu Darvish trade, his upside centered on his bat. Caissie's offensive production powered his rise to the top prospect in the Cubs system, but the work he put in to become a more complete all-around player shouldn't be overlooked as he makes a splash during his first big-league chance. "It's gotten a lot better," Caissie said of his defense.
Caissie showed why the Cubs valued his offensive profile in their doubleheader sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday when the 23-year-old Canadian drove in four of their 10 runs and hit his first MLB home run. He also made a pair of great catches during Game 1 in the tricky right-field corner at Wrigley Field that always presents a challenge no matter how many reps an outfielder might get out there.
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