The Athletic · Jul 28, 2017
Even without Eloy Jimenez, the Cubs’ system isn’t devoid of talent
This is the third installment of a quarterly look at the performance of notable Cubs prospects. Earlier this season, we examined Victor Caratini's hot start to the season, a start that ultimately led to his major-league call-up. At the season's midpoint, we profiled breakout starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay right before his promotion from High-A Myrtle Beach to Double-A Tennessee.
Close followers of the Cubs farm system already had Caratini and Alzolay on their radars. This quarter, the breakout star comes from lower in the system.
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