Adbert Alzolay, the team’s top overall prospect entering the 2018 campaign, was knocking on the Chicago Cubs’ doorstep this summer before a lat injury ended his season in June.
With the injury in his rearview mirror, one would expect Alzolay, 23, to make his MLB debut at some point in 2019. The right-hander is now the Cubs’ No. 4 prospect, according to Fangraphs.
Right behind Alzolay at No. 5 on Fangraphs’ rankings? Left-handed starting pitcher Justin Steele, who very well could join the Cubs alongside Alzolay at some point next year.
Like Alzolay, Steele is 23 and will turn 24 during the 2019 season.