This is a well deserved honor for both players:
Given the power potential shown by Matt Mervis (who shouldn’t be Rule 5 eligible until after 2023 I believe), it makes sense that he’s reaping all the accolades and will likely get an invite to spring training. By that time the roster crunch should be at least semi-sorted out after the Cubs finish the 2022 Rule 5 Draft, sign all the free agents, etc etc.
Equally impressive is Luis Devers, who made it to South Bend and was part of the big push for the eventual High-A Midwest League champions.