The Chicago Cubs‘ top prospects and all minor league affiliates took the field this past week. You can see how the top prospect and their teams did below in the weekly breakdown of the Cubs Farms system here.
Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects Check-In
RHP – Cade Horton – Iowa Cubs
Horton did not pitch this past series as he has been on the seven-day injured list since May 31st. Hopefully, he will return to action again soon.
OF – Owen Caissie – Iowa Cubs
Caissie played six games in this series. He had 22 at-bats, scored two runs, six hits, five walks, and eight strikeouts, and slashed .273/.393/.591 with a .984 OPS On the series.
2B/3B – Matt Shaw – Tennessee Smokies
Shaw played in five of the Smokies’ games this past week. He had 21 at-bats, four runs scored, five hits, one double, two walks, and three strikeouts. He slashed .238/.304/.286 with an OPS of .590.
OF – Kevin Alcantara – Tennessee Smokies
Alcantara did not play last week for Tennessee.
2B – James Triantos – Tennessee Smokies
Triantos played in five games for the Smokies in the last seven days. He had 22 at-bats, six runs scored, nine hits, two home runs, five RBIs, four strikeouts, and three stolen bases. He slashed .409/.435/.682 with a 1.117 OPS on the week.
1B – Moises Ballerestos – Tennesee Smokies
Ballesteros played in five of the games this week. He had 21 at-bats, three runs scored, eight hits, one double, one triple, two home runs, nine RBIs, one walk, two strikeouts, and slashed .381/.391/.810 with a 1.201 OPS this week. **He has been called up to play for the Iowa Cubs now****
SS – Jefferson Rojas – South Bend Cubs
Rojas is a new addition to the Cubs’ Top Ten prospect lists. He played in five games last week for the Cubs with 20 at-bats, four runs scored, four hits, one triple, one RBI, three strikeouts, and one steal. He slashed .200/.238/.300 with a .538 OPS last week.
SS – Fernando Cruz – Dominican Summer League Cubs Red Team.
Cruz is a new addition to the Cubs Prospect list. He has played in seven games with 22 at-bats, six runs scored, five hits, two doubles, four RBIs, four walks, eight strikeouts, and three stolen bases.
3B – BJ Murray JR – Iowa Cubs
Murray is new to the Cubs Top Ten Prospect list and played in six games this past week. He had 22 at-bats with three runs scored, five hits, two walks, two strikeouts, and slashed .227/.320/.227 with a .547 OPS this past week.
P – Brandon Birdsell – Tennessee Smokies
Birdsell is new to the Cubs’ top 10 prospect list. He made one start last week, going six innings, allowing six hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and five strikeouts. He had a 3.00 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP last week.
The Week Ahead:
Iowa Cubs (31-38)
The Iowa Cubs lost the series against the Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, two games to four. Iowa heads on the road to take on the Indianapolis Indians this week for a six-game series. Indianapolis is the Triple-A affiliate for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Tuesday, June 18th @ 6:05 PM CDT
- Wednesday, June 19th @ 6:05 PM CDT
- Thursday, June 20th @ 6:05 PM CDT
- Friday, June 21st @ 6:05 PM CDT
- Saturday, June 22nd @ 6:05 PM CDT
- Sunday, June 23rd @ 12:35 PM CDT
Tennessee Smokies (36-26)
The Tennessee Smokies won the last series against the Biloxi Shuckers, the Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Smokies will take on the Mississippi Braves at home in the next series, the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
- Tuesday, June 18th @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Wednesday, June 19th @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Thursday, June 20th @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Friday, June 21st @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Saturday, June 22nd @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Sunday, June 23rd @ 2:00 PM EDT
South Bend Cubs (27-36)
The South Bend Cubs lost their last series against the Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals High-A affiliate. South Bend will take on Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.
- Tuesday, June 18th @ 7:05 PM EDT
- Wednesday, June 19th @ 7:05 PM EDT
- Thursday, June 20th @ 7:05 PM EDT
- Friday, June 21st @ 7:05 PM EDT
- Saturday, June 22nd @ 7:05 PM EDT
- Sunday, June 23rd @ 2:05 PM EDT
Myrtle Beach Pelicans (16-22)
The Pelicans lost their last series against the Columbia Fireflies two games to four. The Fireflies are the Single-A affiliate for the Kansas City Royals. The Pelicans will play seven games this coming series against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, the Single-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
- Tuesday, June 18th @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Wednesday, June 19th @ 5:00 PM EDT ****Second game which is a make up will follow.
- Thursday, June 20th @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Friday, June 21st @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Saturday, June 22nd @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Sunday, June 23rd @ 1:30 PM EDT
