{{Short description|none}} {{Use American English|date=March 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2013}} Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Chicago Cubs system:
==Players== ===Owen Ayers=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Owen Ayers |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Catcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|6|7}} |birth_place = Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |bats = Switch |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = MLB |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Owen Jeffrey Ayers''' (born June 7, 2001) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Ayers attended Sarasota High School in Sarasota, Florida and played college baseball at State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota and Marshall University. He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 19th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>https://www.wvgazettemail.com/sports/marshall_university/marshall-baseball-herds-owen-ayers-drafted-by-chicago-cubs/article_aadd325f-3de2-517c-b522-9dfa027a69ea.html</ref>
Ayers made his professional debut with thee Myrtle Beach Pelicans and played 2025 with them.<ref>https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckmurr/2025/12/03/catcher-owen-ayers-a-switch-hitting-prospect-for-the-chicago-cubs/</ref> After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.<ref>https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-prospect-owen-ayers-journey-to-arizona-fall-league</ref><ref>https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/10/31/cubs-catching-prospect-owen-ayers-getting-his-groove-back-in-arizona-fall-league</ref> Ayers started 2026 with the South Bend Cubs before being promoted to the Tennessee Smokies.
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===Brett Bateman=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Brett Bateman |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Outfielder |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|3|19}} |birth_place = St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |bats = Left |throws = Left |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = MLB |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Brett Bateman''' (born March 19, 2002) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Bateman attended Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, Minnesota and played three years of college baseball at the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. As a junior for the Golden Gophers in 2023, he hit .354 with 17 stolen bases across 50 games. In 2021 and 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Northwoods League with the Willmar Stingers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lyne |first=Michael|date=July 10, 2023 |title=Northwoods League: Ex-Stinger Bateman goes to Cubs in draft |url=https://www.wctrib.com/sports/northwoods-league-ex-stinger-bateman-goes-to-cubs-in-draft |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=West Central Tribune |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, he played in 13 games with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and batted .500 across 46 at-bats.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wolfson |first=Darren |date=July 17, 2023 |title=Brett Bateman excited to transition from Gophers outfield to Cubs prospect |url=https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/brett-bateman-gophers-cubs-draft-pick-interview-mounds-view-high-school-alum/ |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News |language=en-US}}</ref>
Bateman was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the eighth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 13, 2023 |title=Here are the Minnesotans and Gophers taken in the 2023 MLB draft |url=https://www.startribune.com/gophers-and-minnesotans-taken-in-the-mlb-draft-mac-horvath-seth-halvorsen-brett-bateman-isaac-morton/600289192 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260413020546/https://www.startribune.com/gophers-and-minnesotans-taken-in-the-mlb-draft-mac-horvath-seth-halvorsen-brett-bateman-isaac-morton/600289192 |archive-date=2026-04-13 |access-date=2026-05-25 |language=en}}</ref> He signed with the team for $180,000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cubs agree to terms with all 20 Draft picks |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-2023-draft-signings-tracker |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> Bateman made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Royals and was quickly promoted to the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, hitting .283 with 16 RBI and 14 stolen bases across 32 games played.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weiderhaft |first=Sam |title=Player Profile: Brett Bateman |url=https://www.milb.com/news/player-profile-brett-bateman |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, he began the season with the High-A South Bend Cubs and was promoted to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies during the season. Over 107 games played with both teams, Bateman batted .272 with one home run, 30 RBI and 30 stolen bases. Bateman returned to the Smokies for entirety the 2025 season and hit .261 with two home runs, 33 RBI, and 19 stolen bases.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riese |first=Dustin |date=January 13, 2026 |title=Cubs betting on contact and speed With Brett Bateman {{!}} CubsHQ |url=https://www.cubshq.com/cubs-baseball/story/cubs-betting-on-contact-and-speed-with-brett-bateman-24627 |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=www.cubshq.com |language=en-us}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to open the 2026 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kempf |first=Jason |title=2026 Iowa Cubs Position Previews: Center Field |url=https://www.milb.com/news/2026-iowa-cubs-position-previews-center-field |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}}</ref>
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===Brandon Birdsell=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Brandon Birdsell |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|3|23}} |birth_place = Conroe, Texas, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = MLB |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Brandon Lee Birdsell''' (born March 23, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Birdsell attended Willis High School in Willis, Texas, and played college baseball at Texas A&M University in 2019, San Jacinto College in 2020, and Texas Tech in 2021 and 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 10, 2020 |title=Players from Houston expected to go in 2020 MLB Draft |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/slideshow/Players-Houston-expected-picked-2020-MLB-Draft-203425.php |work=Chron.com}}</ref> He appeared in seven games for Texas Tech in 2021 before he underwent rotator cuff surgery, ending his season.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/04/13/college-baseball-texas-tech-loses-brandon-birdsell-rotator-cuff-injury/7207916002/ | title=Tech loses Birdsell to rotator-cuff injury}}</ref> He was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign.<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 13, 2021 |title=BASEBALL: Twins select Willis alum Birdsell in 11th round |url=https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/sports/article/BASEBALL-Twins-select-Willis-alum-Birdsell-in-16312200.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714122343/https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/sports/article/BASEBALL-Twins-select-Willis-alum-Birdsell-in-16312200.php |archive-date=2021-07-14 |work=yourconroenews.com}}</ref> In 2022, he started 15 games for Texas Tech and went 9-3 with a 2.75 ERA over 85 innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/college/red-raiders/2022/07/18/andrew-morris-brandon-birdsell-chase-hampton-selected-on-second-day-of-mlb-draft/65376457007/ | title=Andrew Morris, Brandon Birdsell, Chase Hampton selected on second day of MLB Draft}}</ref> After the season, he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/sports/article/Cubs-select-Willis-alum-Birdsell-in-fourth-round-17312625.php | title=Cubs select Willis alum Birdsell in fifth round of MLB draft | work=The Courier of Montgomery County | last1=Tate | first1=By Rob }}</ref> He signed for $385,000.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-2022-draft-signings-tracker | title=Cubs 2022 Draft signings tracker |website=MLB.com}}</ref>
Birdsell made his professional debut in 2023 with the South Bend Cubs and was promoted to the Tennessee Smokies in August.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wsbt.com/sports/content/sb-cubs-ace-brandon-birdsells-journey-to-professional-baseball | title=SB Cubs ace Brandon Birdsell's journey to professional baseball | date=May 16, 2023}}</ref> Over 24 starts between the two teams, he went 4-8 with a 2.77 ERA and 97 strikeouts over {{fraction|107|1|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/19727-brandon-birdsell/ | title=Brandon Birdsell Stats & Scouting Report |date=July 9, 2024}}</ref> He opened the 2024 season with Tennessee and was promoted to the Iowa Cubs July. Over 27 games (26 starts) between the two teams, Birdsell went 8-9 with a 3.91 ERA and 134 strikeouts and was named Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2024/10/23/iowa-cubs-chicago-cubs-iowa-cubs-brandon-birdsell-moises-ballesteros/75810798007/ | title=Iowa Cubs Moises Ballesteros and Brandon Birdsell named Cubs Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year | website=The Des Moines Register }}</ref>
Birdsell opened the 2025 season on the injured list with a lat strain.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/mlb-cubs-spring-training-pitcher-injuries-javier-assad-brandon-birdsell-craig-counsell/ | title=A pair of young Cubs pitchers are opening camp with injuries | date=February 10, 2025 }}</ref> He went on to make eight starts split between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Cubs, South Bend, and Iowa, accumulating a 2-2 record and 2.94 ERA with 33 strikeouts. On August 27, 2025, it was announced that Birdsell would require surgery on his right elbow.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cubs’ Brandon Birdsell To Undergo Elbow Surgery|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/08/cubs-rumors-brandon-birdsell-elbow-surgery.html|access-date=September 2, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>
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===Kohl Franklin=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Kohl Franklin |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|9|9}} |birth_place = Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = MLB |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Kohl Riddle Franklin''' (born September 9, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Franklin attended Broken Arrow High School in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He missed a majority of his senior baseball season in 2018 while nursing a fractured foot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tulsaworld.com/sports/high-school/chicago-cubs-sign-broken-arrows-kohl-franklin/article_e96f83f4-a881-5ee0-b890-7632d86cdc40.html|title=Chicago Cubs sign Broken Arrow's Kohl Franklin|first=Barry Lewis Tulsa|last=World|website=Tulsa World|date=June 24, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://skordle.com/blog/240/Chicago_Cubs_draft_Broken_Arrows_Kohl_Franklin |title=Chicago Cubs draft Broken Arrow's Kohl Franklin |publisher=Skordle.com |date= |access-date=2021-05-02}}</ref> After the season, he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/highschools/pro-baseball-broken-arrows-kohl-franklin-and-former-holland-hall-pitcher-jackson-goddard-taken-in/article_532d5b81-3e4f-5c8f-b889-7c6621c28f1c.html|title=Pro baseball: Broken Arrow's Kohl Franklin and former Holland Hall pitcher Jackson Goddard taken in MLB draft|first=Mike Brown Tulsa|last=World|website=Tulsa World|date=June 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ktul.com/sports/high-school/broken-arrows-kohl-franklin-and-his-family-reflect-on-mlb-draft |title=Broken Arrow's Kohl Franklin and his Family Reflect on MLB Draft |publisher=KTUL |date= June 7, 2018|access-date=2021-05-02}}</ref> He signed with the Cubs for $540,000, forgoing his college commitment to the University of Oklahoma.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oklahoman.com/article/5599249/broken-arrows-kohl-franklin-signs-with-cubs |title=Broken Arrow's Kohl Franklin signs with Cubs |publisher=Oklahoman.com |date=2018-06-24 |access-date=2021-05-02}}</ref>
Franklin made his professional debut that year with the Rookie-level Arizona League Cubs, compiling a 6.23 ERA over {{fraction|8|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web |author=Steve Mims |url=https://www.registerguard.com/sports/20190613/player-by-player-look-at-2019-eugene-emeralds |title=A player-by-player look at the 2019 Eugene Emeralds - Sports - The Register-Guard - Eugene, OR |publisher=The Register-Guard |date=2019-06-13 |access-date=2021-05-02 |archive-date=December 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203193349/https://www.registerguard.com/sports/20190613/player-by-player-look-at-2019-eugene-emeralds |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2019, he spent a majority of the season with the Eugene Emeralds of the Class A Short Season Northwest League, pitching to a 1–3 record with a 2.31 ERA over ten starts, striking out 49 batters over 39 innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tulsaworld.com/sports/barry-lewis-baseball-column-for-sept-15-former-drillers-infielder-gavin-lux-wins-minors-top/article_4af2ed07-72a7-5a6a-8e33-d4caea66a837.html|title=Barry Lewis baseball column for Sept. 15: Former Drillers infielder Gavin Lux wins minors' top award|first=Barry Lewis Tulsa|last=World|website=Tulsa World|date=September 14, 2019}}</ref> Near the end of the season, he was promoted to the South Bend Cubs of the Class A Midwest League and pitched in one game for them.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stimson |first=Alex |url=https://www.milb.com/eugene/news/franklin-whitney-called-up-to-south-bend-310374900 |title=Franklin, Whitney Called Up To South Bend |publisher=Minor League Baseball |date=2019-08-28 |access-date=2021-05-02}}</ref> Franklin did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="mlb.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled |title=2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled |website=MLB.com}}</ref> He missed all of the 2021 season due to an oblique injury and shoulder strain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/cubs-kohl-franklin-out-with-oblique-injury/ |title=Cubs' Kohl Franklin: Out with oblique injury |publisher=CBSSports.com |date=2021-08-04 |access-date=2022-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/cubs-kohl-franklin-yet-to-make-2021-debut/ |title=Cubs' Kohl Franklin: Yet to make 2021 debut |publisher=CBSSports.com |date=2021-07-11 |access-date=2022-02-19}}</ref> He was assigned to South Bend (now members of the High-A Midwest League) for the 2022 season.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/south-bend/news/sbcubs-opening-night-roster-22 | title=South Bend Cubs Announce 2022 Opening Night Roster}}</ref> Over 23 starts, he went 3–7 with a 6.88 ERA, 75 strikeouts, and 41 walks over {{fraction|69|1|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/player/kohl-franklin-681673 | title=Kohl Franklin Stats, Fantasy & News}}</ref> To open the 2023 season, Franklin returned to South Bend.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/2023/04/08/south-bend-cubs-2023-advanced-a-minor-league-roster-player-bios-chicago-mlb-midwest-league-alcantara/70087908007/ | title=Who are those guys? Meet the 2023 opening day minor league roster of the South Bend Cubs}}</ref> In mid-May, he was promoted to the Tennessee Smokies of the Double-A Southern League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://northsidebound.com/2023/05/10/nsb-daily-5-10-23-kohl-franklin-promoted-ben-brown-moving-up-fast-and-owen-caissie-picked-a-great-week-to-be-owen-caissie/|title=NSB Daily 5.10.23 – Kohl Franklin Promoted, Ben Brown Moving Up Fast, and Owen Caissie Picked a Great Week to Be Owen Caissie|date=May 11, 2023|website=North Side Bound}}</ref> Over 26 starts between the two teams, Franklin went 4-12 with a 5.40 ERA and 116 strikeouts over 105 innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/player/kohl-franklin-681673 | title=Kohl Franklin Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News}}</ref> He was assigned back to Tennessee to open the 2024 season but pitched only six innings for the year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Here's where the Cubs' Top 30 prospects are starting the season |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/where-cubs-top-prospects-are-starting-2024-season |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> Franklin underwent Tommy John surgery, and returned to play in 2025 with a rehab appearance with South Bend, but appeared in only one game before being placed back on the 60-day injured list.<ref>{{cite web | title=Highly touted Chicago Cubs prospect is back in South Bend. Here's why | url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/2025/05/09/kohl-franklin-cubs-rehab-assignment-south-bend-chicago-iowa-pitcher-ucl-injury-milb-mlb/83501084007/ }}</ref>
Franklin's father, Jay Franklin, is a baseball agent as well as the president of BBI Sports Group, representing MLB players such as Dylan Bundy, Ian Kinsler, and Archie Bradley.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fox23.com/sports/ba-s-kohl-franklin-ready-for-first-full-pro-baseball-season/925986926/|title=BA's Kohl Franklin ready for first full pro baseball season|first=Jeff|last=Kolb|website=FOX23 News|date=February 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/may/27/sports-agency-cutting-big-deals-players-20120527/|title=Sports agency cutting big deals for players|date=May 27, 2012|website=Arkansas Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbisportsgroup.com//|title=Home|website=BBI Sports Group}}</ref> He is also the nephew of former MLB pitcher Ryan Franklin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-legacies-in-mlb-draft-c279859128 |title=Baseball legacies in MLB Draft |work=Mlb.com |date= |access-date=2021-05-02}}</ref>
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===Josiah Hartshorn=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Josiah Hartshorn |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Outfielder |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2007|2|2}} |birth_place = New York City, U.S. |bats = Switch |throws = Left |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = MLB |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Josiah Christopher Hartshorn''' (born February 2, 2007) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Hartshorn attended Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, California. In 2024, he competed in the All-Star High School Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field.<ref>https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-all-star-high-school-home-run-derby-2024</ref> He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the sixth round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/10/chicago-cubs-prospect-notes/</ref>
Hartsorn made his professional debut in 2026 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.<ref>https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-prospect-josiah-hartshorn-playing-well-in-minors</ref>
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===Kane Kepley=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Kane Kepley |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Outfielder |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2004|2|14}} |birth_place = Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S. |bats = Left |throws = Left |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = MLB |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Kane Charles Kepley''' (born February 14, 2004) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Kepley attended South Rowan High School in China Grove, North Carolina. He played his first two years of college baseball at Liberty University before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for one year.<ref>https://www.salisburypost.com/2024/07/18/college-baseball-kepley-makes-transfer-to-unc-official/</ref> In 2024, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.capecodleague.com/player/kane-kepley-823807 |title=Kane Kepley |publisher=capecodleague.com |accessdate=March 28, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.capecodleague.com/news/west-defeats-east-9-8-kane-kepley-hits-first-walk-off-in-cape-league-all-star-game-history |title=West defeats East, 9-8, Kane Kepley hits first walk-off in Cape League All-Star Game history |publisher=capecodleague.com |accessdate=March 28, 2026}}</ref> Kepley was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>https://www.highschoolot.com/story/chicago-cubs-select-south-rowan-alum-kane-kepley-56th-overall-in-mlb-draft/22085198/</ref><ref>https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/acc/2025/07/13/kane-kepley-mlb-draft-2025-chicago-cubs-unc-baseball/84588994007/</ref>
Kepley made his professional debut with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.<ref>https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/cubs-kane-kepley-uses-speed-to-his-advantage-in-pro-deb/</ref>
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===Jonathon Long=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Jonathon Long |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = First baseman |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|1|20}} |birth_place = Orange, California, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Jonathon Brian Long''' (born January 20, 2002) is an American professional baseball first baseman in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Long attended Orange High School in Orange, California, and played college baseball at Long Beach State University. He joined the team as a walk-on as a freshman in 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lbcurrent.com/sports/2022/04/28/johnathan-longs-journey-from-walk-on-freshman-to-scholarship-sophomore/ | title=Jonathon Long's journey from walk-on freshman to scholarship sophomore | date=April 28, 2022 }}</ref> In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=1581806&seasonid=33549 |title=#24 Jonathon Long - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |accessdate=May 25, 2025}}</ref> As a junior at Long Beach State in 2023, Long appeared in 55 games and hit .312 with 15 home runs and 52 RBIs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dykstra |first=Sam |date=October 17, 2024 |title=Cubs prospect Long carving out his place on the depth chart |url=https://www.milb.com/news/cubs-prospect-jonathon-long-carves-out-place-on-depth-chart |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}}</ref> He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the ninth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft and signed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grossman |first=Zoe |date=June 2, 2025 |title=Unheralded prospect becoming player to watch in Cubs' system |url=https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/jonathon-long-chicago-cubs-top-prospects-matt-shaw-cade-horton/ |access-date=October 12, 2025 |website=Marquee Sports Network - Home of the Cubs, Bears, Red Stars and Sky |language=en}}</ref>
Long split his first professional season between the Arizona League Cubs and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, batting .274 with seven home runs and 14 RBIs over 26 games between both teams.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/news/player-profile-jonathon-long | title=Player Profile: Jonathon Long }}</ref> He was assigned to the South Bend Cubs to open the 2024 season and was promoted to the Tennessee Smokies in mid-July.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jonathon-long-heads-to-2025-spring-breakout | title=Strike zone master heads to Spring Breakout | website=MLB.com }}</ref> Over 114 games between the two teams, Long compiled a slash line of .283/.391/.461 with 17 home runs and seventy RBIs. After the season, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League with the Mesa Solar Sox and hit .338 with six home runs over 18 games.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-prospect-jonathon-long-carves-out-place-on-depth-chart | title=No. 30 prospect carving out his place on the Cubs' depth chart | website=MLB.com }}</ref> Long was assigned to the Iowa Cubs for the 2025 season.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/fast-rising-cubs-prospect-impresses-in-his-triple-a-debut-in-iowa | title=Fast-Rising Cubs Prospect Impresses in His Triple-A Debut in Iowa | date=March 30, 2025 }}</ref> Over 140 games, he hit .305 with 20 home runs and 91 RBIs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Montemurro|first=Meghan|date=September 22, 2025|title=Jonathon Long: Cubs 2025 Minor League Player Of The Year|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/jonathon-long-cubs-2025-minor-league-player-of-the-year/|access-date=October 7, 2025|website=Baseball America |language=en-US}}</ref> The Cubs named Long their Buck O'Neil Minor League Player of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Birch |first=Tommy |title=Iowa Cubs star Jonathon Long named Chicago Cubs minor league player of the year |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2025/11/24/jonathon-long-minor-league-player-of-the-year-chicago-cubs-iowa-cubs/87194992007/ |access-date=2026-05-18 |website=The Des Moines Register |language=en-US}}</ref> He returned to Iowa to open the 2026 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Birch |first=Tommy |title=How does Cubs prospect Jonathon Long follow up huge 2025 season? |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2026/04/07/jonathon-long-chicago-cubs-iowa-cubs-minor-league-baseball-mlb-pipeline/89488260007/ |access-date=2026-05-18 |website=The Des Moines Register |language=en-US}}</ref>
Long was selected to play for the Chinese Taipei national baseball team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A full breakdown of the top prospects at the World Baseball Classic |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/world-baseball-classic-top-prospects-2026 |access-date=2026-02-06 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> He later withdrew from the team due to a left elbow strain.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chao |first1=Yen-hsiang |title=Cubs prospect Jonathon Long to withdraw from Team Taiwan at WBC due to injury |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202602260007 |access-date=February 26, 2026 |agency=Central News Agency |date=February 26, 2026}}</ref>
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===Cole Mathis=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Cole Mathis |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = First baseman |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|7|25}} |birth_place = Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Greyson Cole Mathis''' (born July 25, 2003) is an American professional baseball first baseman in the Chicago Cubs organization. He played college baseball for the Charleston Cougars.
Mathis grew up in Cataula, Georgia and attended Harris County High School.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrbl.com/sports/cole-mathis-drawing-attention-in-cape-cod-league/|title=Cole Mathis drawing attention in Cape Cod League|first=Tyler|last=Redmond|website=WRBL.com|date=July 8, 2023|access-date=August 6, 2024}}</ref>
Mathis played college baseball for the College of Charleston Cougars as a two-way player. As a sophomore, he slashed .330/.439/.575 with nine home runs while also posting a 5-1 record with a team-best 3.45 ERA over 14 pitching appearances.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2024-mlb-draft-five-college-athletes-who-could-rise-up-draft-board-with-strong-spring-showings/|title=2024 MLB draft: Five college athletes who could rise up draft board with strong spring showings|first=R.J.|last=Anderson|website=CBS Sports|date=February 29, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> In 2023, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=1646197 |title=#23 Cole Mathis |publisher=pointstreak.com |access-date=September 10, 2024}}</ref> Mathis was named first team All-CAA after batting .335 with 17 doubles, 14 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 63 runs scored during his junior season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/2024-mlb-draft-prospect-profile-cofc-1b-3b-cole-mathis/|title=2024 MLB Draft Prospect Profile: CofC 1B/3B Cole Mathis|first=Dan|last=Fanning|website=CountOn2.com|date=July 10, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref>
Mathis was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of 2024 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-pick-cole-mathis-54th-overall-in-2024-mlb-draft|title=Cubs on two-way pick Mathis: 'We view him as a hitter'|first=Jordan|last=Bastian|website=MLB.com|date=July 15, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> He signed with the Cubs on July 22 and received a $1,681,200 signing bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-sign-college-of-charleston-star-to-contract-matt9|title=Chicago Cubs Sign College of Charleston Star to Contract|first=Matthew|last=Postins|website=SI.com|date=July 22, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref>
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===BJ Murray=== {{Infobox baseball biography | name = BJ Murray | team = Chicago Cubs | number = | position = Third baseman | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|1|5}} | birth_place = Nassau, Bahamas | bats = Switch | throws = Right |debutleague = MLB | debutdate = | debutyear = | debutteam = }} '''Bertram Gerard Alfonzo Murray Jr.''' (born January 5, 2000) is a Bahamian professional baseball third baseman in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Murray played college baseball at Florida Atlantic. He hit .203 in 15 games during his sophomore season before it was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2021/07/13/mlb-draft-day-3-updates-three-more-local-players-get-picked/|title=MLB draft Day 3 updates: Three more local players get picked|work=Sun Sentinel|date=July 13, 2021|access-date=May 19, 2023}}</ref> Murray was named second team All-Conference USA as a junior after batting .317 with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/mlb/2021/07/13/2021-mlb-draft-faus-bj-murray-javi-rivera-selected-cubs-and-reds/7955456002/|title=MLB Draft: Florida Atlantic's B.J. Murray, Javi Rivera selected by NL Central rivals|work=Palm Beach Post|date=July 13, 2021|access-date=May 19, 2023}}</ref>
Murray was selected in the 15th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Chicago Cubs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenassauguardian.com/bj-murray-drafted-by-the-cubs/|title='BJ' Murray drafted by the Cubs|work=The Nassau Guardian|date=July 14, 2021|access-date=May 19, 2023}}</ref> After signing with the team he was assigned to the Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, where he hit .305 over 39 games before being promoted to the South Bend Cubs of the High-A Midwest League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribune242.com/news/2022/jun/16/bj-murray-assigned-chicago-cubs-high-affiliate/|title=BJ Murray assigned to the Chicago Cubs' high-a affiliate|work=Tribune 242|date=June 16, 2022|access-date=May 19, 2023}}</ref> Murray began the 2023 season with the Double-A Tennessee Smokies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4528412/2023/05/18/mlb-prospects-mets-yankees-braves/|title=MLB front office intel: 27 prospect names you don't know but should|first=Jim|last=Bowden|website=The Athletic|date=May 18, 2023|access-date=May 19, 2023}}</ref> He was selected to play in the 2023 All-Star Futures Game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/cubs-news/pete-crow-armstrong-b-j-murray-will-represent-cubs-in-mlb-2023-all-star-futures-game/491914/|title=Pete Crow-Armstrong, B.J. Murray will represent Cubs in MLB 2023 All-Star Futures game|first=Ryan|last=Taylor|website=NBC Sports Chicago|date=June 27, 2023|access-date=June 29, 2023}}</ref>
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===Connor Noland=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Connor Noland |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|7|20}} |birth_place = Greenwood, Arkansas, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Connor Julian Noland''' (born July 20, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Noland was born in Greenwood, Arkansas and lived there until his family moved to Tampa, Florida when he was five. His family moved again to Reno, Nevada when he was 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/01/02/former-manogue-qb-noland-commits-arkansas/96090162/|title=Former Manogue QB Noland commits to Arkansas|work=Reno Gazette-Journal|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=April 17, 2023}}</ref> Noland initially attended Bishop Manogue High School and was the starting quarterback on the football team as a freshman. After one semester, he moved back to Greenwood and lived with his grandmother and enrolled at Greenwood High School.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/2015/12/04/football-nolands-make-impact-at/26327479007/|title=Football: Nolands Make Impact at Greenwood|work=Southwest Times Record|date=December 4, 2015|access-date=April 17, 2023}}</ref>
Noland played college baseball and college football at Arkansas. He made one start at quarterback against Tulsa during his freshman season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/oct/24/storey-i-feel-100-percent-20181024/|title=QB Storey says he feels 100 percent|work=The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette|date=October 24, 2018|access-date=April 12, 2023}}</ref> In baseball, Nolan went 3-5 with a 4.02 ERA over 19 starts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/2022/06/18/connor-noland-arkansas-baseball-what-to-know-college-world-series/7660395001/|title=What to know about Arkansas baseball's Connor Noland before the College World Series|work=Southwest Times Record|date=June 18, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2023}}</ref> After his freshman year he decided to focus solely on baseball.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://arkansas.rivals.com/news/connor-noland-steps-away-from-football-to-focus-on-baseball|title=Connor Noland steps away from football to focus on baseball|first=Andrew|last=Hutchinson|website=Rivals.com|date=June 20, 2019|access-date=April 12, 2023}}</ref> In 2021, Noland made nine pitching appearances, all in relief, and had a 6.91 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/arkansas/hogs-baseball/dave-van-horn-names-connor-noland-opening-day-starter|title=Hogs' Connor Noland 'Deserved' Chance to Start Opening Day|first=Andy|last=Hodges|website=SI.com|date=February 17, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2023}}</ref> As a senior, he made 19 starts and went 8-6 with a 3.65 ERA and 113 strikeouts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/Article/Connor-Noland-Arkansas-MLB-Draft-baseball-pitcher-2022-2023-189689887/|title=Will Connor Noland return to Arkansas in 2023?|first=Andrew|last=Ellis|website=247Sports.com|date=July 6, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2023}}</ref>
Noland was selected in the 9th round by the Chicago Cubs in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swtimes.com/story/sports/college/2022/07/18/connor-noland-chicago-cubs-mlb-draft-2022-arkansas-baseball/10034107002/|title=Chicago Cubs select Arkansas baseball pitcher Connor Noland in 2022 MLB Draft|work=Southwest Times Record|date=July 18, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2023}}</ref> He signed with the team on July 23, 2022, and received a $140,000 signing bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.5newsonline.com/article/sports/ncaa/university-of-arkansas/razorback-baseball/connor-noland-officially-signs-with-chicago-cubs/527-1663cd7d-2659-4607-88e2-66464610a482|title=Connor Noland officially signs with Chicago Cubs|first=Jonathan|last=Acosta|website=5NewsOnline.com|date=July 23, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2023}}</ref> Noland was assigned to the South Bend Cubs of the High-A Midwest League at the beginning of the 2023 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/picture-gallery/sports/2023/04/12/south-bend-cubs-baseball-home-opener-four-winds-field/11646570002/|title=South Bend Cubs baseball home opener at Four Winds Field|work=South Bend Tribune|date=April 12, 2023|access-date=April 12, 2023}}</ref>
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===Reginald Preciado=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Reginald Preciado |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Shortstop |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|5|16}} |birth_place = Boquerón, Panama |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = |medaltemplates= {{MedalSport | Men's baseball}} {{MedalCountry | {{bb|PAN}}}} {{MedalCompetition | U-15 Baseball World Cup}} {{MedalSilver | 2018 Panama | Team}} }} '''Reginald Jamel Preciado''' (born May 16, 2003) is a Panamanian professional baseball shortstop in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Preciado signed with the San Diego Padres as an international free agent in 2019 for a $1.3 million signing bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/story/2019-07-02/padres-add-mena-preciado-for-combined-3-5m-to-start-international-period|title=Padres add Mena, Preciado for combined $3.5M to start international period|first=Jeff|last=Sanders|work=The San Diego Union-Tribune|date=July 2, 2019|access-date=January 1, 2022}}</ref> He was then traded to the Cubs along with Zach Davies, Owen Caissie, Ismael Mena, and Yeison Santana for Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini on December 30, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/yu-darvish-trade-padres-cubs|title=Yu on board as Padres finish deal with Cubs|publisher=MLB|first=AJ|last=Cassavell|work=MLB.com|date=December 30, 2020|access-date=January 1, 2022}}</ref>
Preciado was promoted to the Arizona Complex League in the 2021 season, posting a .333/.383/.511/.894 slash line with 3 home runs in 34 games.
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===Will Sanders=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Will Sanders |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|3|30}} |birth_place = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |bats = Left |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''William McKeown Sanders''' (born March 30, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Sanders attended Woodward Academy in College Park, Georgia and played college baseball at the University of South Carolina.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/college/usc/2023/06/07/south-carolina-baseball-vs-florida-super-regional-will-sanders/70298180007/ | title=Why super regional vs Florida is personal for South Carolina baseball pitcher Will Sanders }}</ref><ref>[https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-baseball/article273697615.html No. 9 Gamecocks pull ace Will Sanders from rotation before Mississippi State road trip]</ref> He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the fourth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>[https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-baseball/article277164678.html Will Sanders, once a projected first-rounder, taken in MLB Draft’s fourth round]</ref>
Sanders spent his first professional season in 2024 with the South Bend Cubs Tennessee Smokies. He started 2025 with Tennessee before being promoted to the Iowa Cubs.
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===Tyler Schlaffer=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Tyler Schlaffer |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|5|24}} |birth_place = Homewood, Illinois, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Tyler Robert Schlaffer''' (born May 24, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Schlaffer attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois where he played baseball. As a senior in 2019, he went 7-2 with a 1.81 ERA.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Introducing the 2019 Daily Southtown Baseball All-Area Team – Chicago Tribune | url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2019/06/21/introducing-the-2019-daily-southtown-baseball-all-area-team/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250620050205/https://www.chicagotribune.com/2019/06/21/introducing-the-2019-daily-southtown-baseball-all-area-team/ | access-date=2025-08-25 | archive-date=2025-06-20}}</ref> He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the ninth round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{Cite web | title=H-F star pitcher Schlaffer celebrates draft by Cubs - HF Chronicle | url=https://www.hfchronicle.com/2019/06/25/h-f-star-pitcher-schlaffer-celebrates-draft-cubs/ | access-date=2025-08-25 | website=www.hfchronicle.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title=A ‘dream’ team: H-F pitcher Tyler Schlaffer picked by Cubs, among 12 Southland players taken in MLB draft – Chicago Tribune | url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2019/06/06/a-dream-team-h-f-pitcher-tyler-schlaffer-picked-by-cubs-among-12-southland-players-taken-in-mlb-draft/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250608190628/https://www.chicagotribune.com/2019/06/06/a-dream-team-h-f-pitcher-tyler-schlaffer-picked-by-cubs-among-12-southland-players-taken-in-mlb-draft/ | access-date=2025-08-25 | archive-date=2025-06-08}}</ref> He signed with the team, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Schlaffer made his professional debut after signing with the Arizona Complex League Cubs, appearing in three games.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Chicago native Tyler Schlaffer has a simple approach in Cubs farm system: 'Throw nasty stuff' - Chicago Cubs News | url=https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/chicago-native-tyler-schlaffer-has-a-simple-approach-in-cubs-farm-system-throw-nasty-stuff/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816200630/https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/chicago-native-tyler-schlaffer-has-a-simple-approach-in-cubs-farm-system-throw-nasty-stuff/ | access-date=2025-08-25 | archive-date=2022-08-16}}</ref> After not playing a professional game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, he made 12 starts in 2021 between the Arizona Complex League and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, going 4-6 with a 4.58 ERA over 55 innings. In 2022, he made 18 starts for Myrtle Beach and went 4-3 with a 3.82 ERA and 84 strikeouts over {{fraction|75|1|3}} innings, and he also made one start for the South Bend Cubs.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Meet the 2024 South Bend Cubs roster | url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/2024/04/05/south-bend-cubs-2024-roster-chicago-minor-league-baseball-indiana-mlb-prospect-rankings/73210704007/ | access-date=2025-08-25 | website=www.southbendtribune.com}}</ref> Schlaffer did not play in 2023 due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/toyota-road-report-lansing-2024|title=Toyota Road Report: April 30 - May 5|first=Brendan|last=King|website=MiLB.com}}</ref> He returned to play in 2024 with South Bend and Myrtle Beach and went 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA over {{fraction|78|1|3}} innings. He opened the 2025 season with South Bend, with whom he was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week, and was promoted to the Knoxville Smokies in July.<ref>{{Cite web | title=South Bend Cubs RHP Tyler Schlaffer Named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week {{!}} Cubs | url=https://www.milb.com/south-bend/news/schlaffer-midwest-league-pitcher-of-the-week-june | access-date=2025-08-25 | website=www.milb.com}}</ref> Over 21 starts between the two teams, Schlaffer went 7-3 with a 3.53 ERA and 102 strikeouts over {{fraction|104|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tyler Schlaffer Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.milb.com/player/tyler-schlaffer-690370 |access-date=2026-01-26 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}}</ref>
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===James Triantos=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = James Triantos |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = 95 |position = Second baseman / Center fielder |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|1|29}} |birth_place = Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''James Douglas Triantos''' (born January 29, 2003) is an American professional baseball second baseman and center fielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Triantos attended and played high school baseball at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia.<ref name="triantos1">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/james-triantos-quality-of-contact-stands-out/|title=James Triantos' Quality Of Contact Stands Out|publisher=Baseball America|first=Patrick|last=Mooney|work=Baseballamerica.com|date=August 31, 2021|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> During his senior year, he hit .712 while striking out only twice and also pitched to a 1.18 ERA, leading his team to a Class 6A State Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.localdvm.com/sports/madison-high-schools-james-triantos-selected-56th-overall-by-the-chicago-cubs-in-the-mlb-draft/|title=Madison High School's James Triantos selected 56th overall by the Chicago Cubs in the MLB Draft|first=Jake|last=Rohm|work=Localdvm.com|date=July 12, 2021|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidenova.com/sports/madisons-james-triantos-plans-to-begin-pro-baseball-career-with-chicago-cubs/article_6c29cbd0-e3d4-11eb-98a8-d3d161165ff7.html|title=Madison's James Triantos plans to begin pro baseball career with Chicago Cubs|first=Dave|last=Facinoli|website=Insidenova.com|date=July 13, 2021|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> He was reclassified from the 2022 draft class to the 2021 class and was selected in the draft's second round by the Cubs. He signed for $2.1 million, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at the University of North Carolina.<ref name="triantos1" /> He saw limited action with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Cubs during his first professional season, and posted a .327/.376/.594 slash line in 25 games.
In 2025, Triantos made 110 appearances for the High-A South Bend Cubs and Triple-A Iowa Cubs, batting .259/.315/.370 with seven home runs, 47 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. On November 18, 2025, the Cubs added Triantos to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cubs Select James Triantos, Pedro Ramírez, Riley Martin|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/cubs-select-james-triantos-pedro-ramirez-riley-martin.html|access-date=November 23, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>
Triantos was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to begin the 2026 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cubs news: 9 players cut from Spring Training roster|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-news-9-players-cut-180254960.html|access-date=March 24, 2026|website=sports.yahoo.com|language=en}}</ref>
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===Kaleb Wing=== {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Kaleb Wing |image = |team = Chicago Cubs |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2007|1|12}} |birth_place = San Diego, California, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = |debutyear = |debutteam = |statleague = MLB |statyear = |stat1label = |stat1value = |stat2label = |stat2value = |stat3label = |stat3value = |teams = }} '''Kaleb Christopher Wing''' (born January 12, 2007) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Wing attended Scotts Valley High School in Scotts Valley, California.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Bryan |date=January 14, 2026 |title=Cubs' Kaleb Wing Takes Flight On The Mound |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/cubs-kaleb-wing-takes-flight-on-the-mound/ |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America |language=en-US}}</ref> As a senior in 2025, he had a 1.23 earned run average (ERA) with 79 strikeouts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 10, 2025 |title=Kaleb Wing’s meteoric rise on mound has him as one of the country’s top MLB Draft prospects |url=https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/07/10/kaleb-wings-meteoric-rise-on-mound-has-him-as-one-of-the-countrys-top-mlb-draft-prospects/ |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=Santa Cruz Sentinel |language=en-US}}</ref> He committed to play college baseball at Loyola Marymount University as an infielder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chun |first=Max |date=July 15, 2025 |title=Only a year after converting to pitcher, Scotts Valley’s Kaleb Wing gets drafted by the Chicago Cubs |url=https://lookout.co/only-a-year-after-converting-to-pitcher-scotts-valleys-kaleb-wing-gets-drafted-by-the-chicago-cubs/story |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=Lookout Santa Cruz |language=en-US}}</ref> Wing was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the fourth round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2025 |title=Scotts Valley pitcher Kaleb Wing selected by Chicago Cubs in 2025 MLB Draft |url=https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/07/14/scotts-valley-pitcher-kaleb-wing-selected-by-chicago-cubs-in-2025-mlb-draft/ |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=Santa Cruz Sentinel |language=en-US}}</ref> He signed with the Cubs for $1.5 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prizeman |first=Tom |date=July 26, 2025 |title=Cubs splash cash on two high-profile high schoolers in 2025 MLB Draft {{!}} Cubs News |url=https://www.marqueesportsnetwork.com/2025-mlb-draft-chicago-cubs-ethan-conrad-signings-kaleb-wing-josiah-hartshorn/ |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=Marquee Sports Network - Home of the Cubs, Bears, Red Stars and Sky |language=en}}</ref>
Wing made his professional debut in 2026 with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Cubs and was promoted to the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans in May.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenspan |first=Jared |title=Wing, Cubs' No. 12 prospect, stars in Single-A debut |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/kaleb-wing-cubs-single-a-debut |access-date=2026-05-25 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>
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