Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: April 12

Donnie DeweesSome news down in Myrtle Beach. Outfielder (and my 2nd-ranked Cubs prospect) Kevin Alcantara was assigned to the Pelicans. To make room, pitcher Jose Albertos was placed on the 7-day injured list.

Also, for those of you wondering why Pete Crow-Armstrong hasn’t been playing, he played his first official game as a Cub tonight.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs plucked the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 8-5 to win their home opener.

Robert Gsellman started for the I-Cubs and threw three perfect innings. He struck out three.

Conner Menez relieved Gsellman to start the fourth inning. He coughed up a run in the fourth inning, but stayed in to pitch three innings and get the win. Menez allowed one run on…