PCA Exits Early After Fouling Ball off Knee

Pete Crow-Armstrong had one of the Cubs’ three hits Saturday afternoon, but another ball off his bat may have been more consequential. The potential Platinum Glove center fielder fouled a two-strike sinker from PJ Poulin squarely off his right knee in the 6th inning and was attended to by Craig Counsell and a trainer before eventually drawing a walk. PCA remained in the game to run, but was replaced in center by Kevin Alcántara in the top of the 7th inning.

PCA exited today’s game after fouling a ball off his right knee.

He finished the at-bat but left after the inning. pic.twitter.com/fDjRMM4sfE

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) September 6, 2025

While there’s no word yet on whether this may cause Crow-Armstrong to miss any time, the Cubs have already been without Kyle Tucker for the last three games. Tucker was doing running and agility drills on the field before the game and Counsell said they don’t feel he’ll need time on the IL. That said, Owen Caissie was scratched from Friday’s Iowa Cubs lineup and is in Chicago as a precaution.