Diamondbacks acquire INF Sergio Alcantara from Cubs


The Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday acquired infielder Sergio Alcantara from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations.

To make room for Alcantara, 25, Arizona designated 27-year-old infielder Josh VanMeter for assignment.

Alcantara played in 89 games for the Cubs in 2021, with five home runs, 17 RBIs and a .205 batting average.

VanMeter appeared in 112 games for Arizona last season, posting six homers, 36 RBIs and a .212 average.