Arismendy Alcantara, Outfield

Date of Birth: 10/29/1991
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Arismendy Alcantara, outfielder, was signed by the Chicago Cubs in 2008. He played in the Cubs' minor league system from 2009 through 2013.

Alcantara played in 70 games with the Cubs in 2014. He batted .205 with 57 hits, 11 doubles, 2 triples, and 10 home runs. He struck out 93 times and walked 17 times. Defensively, he played 25 games at second base and 48 games in center field. He spent most of the 2015 season in the minors, joining the Cubs for just 11 games.

Alcantara was traded to the Oakland Athletics on June 9, 2016. He played in 16 games with the Athletics and he batted .211 with 4 hits. Defensively, he played 5 games as an infielder and 5 games as an outfielder. He also played in 108 games in the minors in 2016.

The Cincinnati Reds claimed Alcantara off waivers on October 6, 2016. He finished the 2017 season with a .171 batting average in 70 games. Defensively, he played 10 games at second base, 4 games at third base, 6 games at shortstop, 3 games in left field, 7 games in center field, and 7 games in right field.

Alcantara became a free agent on November 6, 2017. He played in the Mexican League in 2018.

Alcantara signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on February 23, 2019. He spent the 2019 season in the minors.

Alcantara became a free agent on November 4, 2019. He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels on November 25th. He played only in the Dominican Winter League in 2020.

Alcantara elected free agency on November 2, 2020. He signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on January 5, 2021. He spent the 2021 season on the IL and in the minors. After the season ended, he played in the Dominican Winter League.

Alcantara became a free agent on November 7, 2021.

Sources for Information
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