The Chicago Cubs are preparing to call up top prospect Owen Caissie after Miguel Amaya was injured in Wednesday’s game, a new report says.

According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the Cubs will call up Caissie prior to their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon.

News: The Cubs are calling up their top prospect, outfielder Owen Caissie, sources tell ESPN.

Caissie was a key piece coming back from the Padres in the Yu Darvish trade in 2020.

The native Canadian could make his debut in Chicago's series finale in Toronto tomorrow. — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) August 14, 2025

Caissie is ranked as a top-50 prospect in all of baseball by MLB Pipeline, and is the Cubs’ top prospect according to the publication.

Originally drafted by the Padres, Caissie was trade

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