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Cubs Organizational Breakdown, Pt. 5 – Chris Morel Headlines Thin Group of 3B Hopefuls

Since the Cubs don’t have many third base prospects, this one is going to be the shortest of all the position-player posts this winter, Considering how they’ve been able to trot Kris Bryant out at the hot corner since two weeks into the 2015 season, they have not really needed to develop a third baseman other than as a backup.

But between trade talks and impending free agency, the Cubs are going to need a third base prospect in relatively short order.

Who could help in 2020 if needed

If something should happen with Bryant this winter, David Bote could attempt to step in and assume the everyday position.