The Cubs drafted their top target on Wednesday, according to Cubs vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz. With the No. 16 overall pick in the draft, the Cubs selected shortstop Ed Howard out of Mount Carmel High School.
With only five rounds in this year’s virtual draft, the first round took place on Wednesday and all four others were scheduled for Thursday.
"I don't think we're going to use the draft as a way to address needs," Kantrovitz said Wednesday night. "We're going to continue to take the best player available."
Below is a rundown of the Cubs’ second-day picks.