The Cubs are making a splash. Chicago is calling up outfield prospect Owen Cai sie from Triple-A Iowa, ESPN reported Wednesday night. The expectation is that Cai sie, an Ontario, Canada native, will join the team for its series final against the Blue Jays. Egor Afanasyev Jersey National League outfielder and highly touted Cubs prospect Owen Cai sie drives in a run during the seventh inning against the American League during the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025. Brett Davis-Imagn Images The 23-year-old Cai sie the top Cubs prospect and No. 45 overall on MLB Pipeline is in the middle of a fantastic season in the minor leagues. In his second full season in Triple-A, hes hit .289/.389/.566 with a career-high 22 home runs. Explore More Acro s 499 games in the minors, he has totaled 81 home runs with an .873 OPS. Hes always had plenty of swing-and-mi s in his game, though, this year included, with a 28 percent punchout rate. The move comes amid a complete upheaval in the standings over the last month, which has seen the Cubs go from one game up in the National League Central on July 19 to 7 1/2 games back of the Brewers as Milwaukee rides a 12-game winning streak. Chicago does sit 4 games up in the NL wild-card race despite the recent stretch, however. Over the last two weeks, Chicagos offense has completely sputtered, coming into Wednesday nights 4-1 win over the Blue Jays with a .230 average and a .644 OPS over the last 14 days. Top Cubs prospect Owen Cai sie looks on during the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park. Getty Images Chicago will now be without catcher Miguel Amaya, after he sprained his ankle while running out a ground ball. Its swollen up pretty good already, Counsell told reporters after the game. Its an IL [trip]. Its bad luck, unfortunately, and were going to mi s him. Timothy Liljegren Jersey