The Cubs have remained somewhat coy when it comes to the immediate future of prized lefty pitching prospect Brailyn Marquez, though recent chatter has indicated he could actually be a possibility to join the bullpen this season. David Ross said the club was playing a “wait-and-see game” with Marquez, who has been wowing everyone at the alternate site with his big fastball and nasty breaking stuff.
Spending money and prospect capital to acquire lefty relievers Josh Osich and Andrew Chafin doesn’t bode well for the 21-year-old Marquez, whose biggest knock is a lack of experience.