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One reason the Cubs were aggressively shopping Cody Bellinger this winter is that they believe Caissie is ready to see time in right field at the big-league level. Caissie's batting average figures to be his weakest fantasy stat, but he has the raw power to hit 30 homers in a season and the speed to steal 15 bases. He also has the patience to log solid on-base percentages if it all comes together. His exit velocity data from the past two years is more impressive than the 41 home runs he hit in 247 games. Caissie made contact at a 66.9 percent clip and struck out at a 28.4 percent clip at Triple-A, and the whiffs are part of the package. A left-handed hitter, Caissie could sit against southpaws initially in an effort to get him off on the right foot. Now that he's on the 40-man roster, Caissie could have a chance of winning a roster spot out of spring training, especially if the Cubs are able to move Bellinger. Read Past Outlooks
Optioned to Triple-A
The Cubs optioned Caissie (groin) to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
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The club also reassigned Brett Bateman (hand), Brandon Birdsell (lat) and Antonio Santos to minor-league camp. Caissie underwent core muscle surgery over the offseason and has been slowed in camp by left groin tightness, which may or may not be related to the operation. It's uncertain when Caissie might be ready to play in games, but he'll begin the season with Iowa.
The club also reassigned Brett Bateman (hand), Brandon Birdsell (lat) and Antonio Santos to minor-league camp. Caissie underwent core muscle surgery over the offseason and has been slowed in camp by left groin tightness, which may or may not be related to the operation. It's uncertain when Caissie might be ready to play in games, but he'll begin the season with Iowa.
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
One of the premier power hitters in the minors, particularly from an exit velocity standpoint, Caissie has never had a strikeout rate below 28.6 percent and has a 30 percent strikeout rate for his career. He took a small step forward with a 27.1 percent strikeout rate in the second half last year, which coincides with the pre-tacked balls being removed from the Southern League. Even so, strikeouts will inevitably be a big part of Caissie's game. Fortunately, he has always walked at an 11 percent clip or higher, so he has the requisite approach to be a three-true-outcomes right fielder. Caissie has a plus arm and runs well for a 6-foot-3 slugger. A left-handed hitter, Caissie had a .755 OPS and 32 percent strikeout rate against lefties in 2023 and a .690 OPS against lefties in 2022, so it's possible he will get a platoon partner. It's also not a given that he will make enough contact against righties in the majors to handle the strong side of a platoon.
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Shut down with groin tightness
Manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Caissie has been shut down due to left groin tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Selected to 40-man roster
The Cubs selected Caissie to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
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Power, Ks at Triple-A
Caissie has four home runs, 14 strikeouts and five walks in 34 at-bats this month for Triple-A Iowa.
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Officially sent down
Caissie was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Getting a shot in big-league camp
Caissie has been invited to major-league spring training and will get a chance to make an impression before the start of the season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Trade not expected
Caissie isn't expected to be traded by the Cubs during the offseason, reports Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network.
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The 22-year-old outfielder is one of the organization's top prospects, but he's blocked for immediate playing time after Cody Bellinger exercised his $27.5 million player option for 2025. Caissie received his first taste of the Triple-A level this year and totaled 19 homers and 11 steals with an .847 OPS. There's a decent chance he makes his MLB debut at some point in 2025, though he might have a difficult time finding a regular role if Chicago's outfield can stay decently healthy.
The 22-year-old outfielder is one of the organization's top prospects, but he's blocked for immediate playing time after Cody Bellinger exercised his $27.5 million player option for 2025. Caissie received his first taste of the Triple-A level this year and totaled 19 homers and 11 steals with an .847 OPS. There's a decent chance he makes his MLB debut at some point in 2025, though he might have a difficult time finding a regular role if Chicago's outfield can stay decently healthy.