Deichmann was recalled by the Cubs on Friday and will bat fifth and play right field against the White Sox in his major-league debut.

EDGE Analysis

Jason Heyward hit the injured list with finger inflammation in a corresponding move, which should give the 26-year-old Deichmann the opportunity to prove he belongs at the big-league level. Whether or not he can is an open question for now, as he bears many of the markers of a Quad-A player, which one might suspect given his age and lack of MLB experience. Like many players in that category, he has big raw power but not a lot else, as he has contact questions and doesn't offer much in the field or on the basepaths. He encouragingly cut his strikeout rate to 22.8 percent in 67 Triple-A games this season and showed an excellent eye, but his raw pop didn't translate into too much game power, leading to just four homers and a .439 slugging percentage. He may ultimately be little more than a part-time option, but the rebuilding Cubs have every incentive to give him the chance to show he's something more.

Deichmann and Daniel Palencia were traded from the Athletics to the Cubs on Monday in exchange for Andrew Chafin, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann is a 2017 second-round pick who slashed .300/.432/.449 with 13 doubles, four homers, 34 RBI and seven stolen bases through 59 games at Triple-A Las Vegas in 2021. The Cubs will also get Palencia, a starting pitcher who can reportedly hit triple digits on the radar gun. The deal will become official following a review of medical records.

The Athletics optioned Deichmann to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann was one of seven players optioned to minor-league camp in the Athletics' first round of roster cuts. The 25-year-old outfielder is expected to spend the majority of the campaign in Las Vegas after he slashed an underwhelming .219/.300/.375 over 340 plate appearances with Double-A Midland in his last minor-league season in 2019.

Deichmann was added to the Athletics' 40-man roster Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann joined Oakland's 60-man player pool this past season but didn't get the chance to make his major-league debut. The 25-year-old has yet to play above the Double-A level and hasn't produced an above-average batting line above short-season ball, making for a fairly unimpressive resume for a corner outfielder.

Deichmann is included in the 60-man player pool that will report to the Athletics' summer camp, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2017 second-round pick earned accolades from veteran players for his performance during Cactus League play before spring training was suspended, and he'll now have a chance to continue his professional development irrespective of what happens with the 2020 minor-league season. Deichmann did struggle to a .219/.300/.375 line at Double-A Midland last season, so he's not projected to make the Opening Day roster and is instead expected to be part of a pool of up to 30 players slated to continue training at an alternate location during the regular season.

Deichmann, who hit .261 (6-for-23) across 11 Cactus League games, made a strong impression on the veterans in spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann is one of the organization's brighter prospects, and while he's projected to start the season at Double-A Midland, Gallegos reports Deichmann could move up to Triple-A Las Vegas quickly if he continues to develop as expected. The 24-year-old came into spring camp with some momentum, as he led the Arizona Fall League with nine home runs across 23 games. Deichmann also went deep twice in spring training and received positive feedback from fellow outfielder Ramon Laureano in particular, who praised Deichmann's compact, efficient swing and called him "a really good offensive player."

Deichmann has been out since Friday at High-A Stockton due to a wrist injury, TheAthletic.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 43rd overall pick in the 2017 draft was off to a slow start by hitting just .200 with a .669 OPS.