It’s no secret that the Cubs have one of the top minor league systems right now, but a little confirmation is always nice. MLB Pipeline’s latest prospect rankings have the Cubs with seven players in the top 100, tied with the Mariners for most in the league. Pipeline also updated its top-30 list for the organization with several new names from international free agency, trades, and good old-fashioned matriculation.
Here are the Cubs’ top seven prospects with their overall rankings.
19 – Matt Shaw, 3B
51 – Cade Horton, RHP
53 – Owen Caissie, OF
68 – Moises Ballesteros, C/1B
72 – James Triantos, 2B/OF
89 – Kevin Alcántara, OF
96 – Jefferson Rojas, 2B/SS
Barring another setback, Shaw could still break camp as the starting third baseman.