Several New Faces In Updated Top-30 Cubs Prospects List

Slowly, but surely the Cubs are building back up their minor league system. When you have as many prospects graduate to the big leagues as the Cubs have from 2014-17, the farm is going to take a hit, especially when you also factor in big trades to add to a team competing for championships. Here's a look at the new top-30 prospects for the Cubs ranked by MLB.com's Jim Callis. As expected, Miguel Amaya and Nico Hoerner headline the list, along with left-handed pitcher Brailyn Marquez ranked third overall. Top-30 Cubs prospects

1. Miguel Amaya, C
2. Nico Hoerner, SS
3. Brailyn Marquez, LHP
4. Adbert Alzolay, RHP
5. Cole Roederer, OF
6. Aramis Ademan, SS
7. Brennen Davis, OF
8. Justin Steele, LHP
9. Cory Abbot, RHP
10. Keegan Thompson, RHP
11. Zack Short, SS
12. Alex Lange, RHP
13. Brendon Little, LHP
14. Richard Gallardo, RHP
15. Nelson Velazquez, OF
16. Yovanny Cruz, RHP
17. Thomas Hatch, RHP
18. Paul Richan, RHP
19. Tyson Miller, RHP
20. Trent Giambrone, 2B/SS
21. Reivaj Garcia, 2B
22. Oscar De La Cruz, RHP
23. Jose Albertos, RHP
24. Dakota Mekkes, RHP
25. Duane Underwood Jr., RHP
26. Christopher Morel, 3B/SS
27. Riley Thompson, RHP
28. Luis Verdugo, SS/3B
29. Jhonny Pereda, C
30. Andy Weber, SS/2B

There are nine new additions to the top-30 list for the Cubs.

And the biggest jump comes from the following five prospects.

Overall the list has 17 pitchers, (14 RHP, 3 LHP) 3 outfielders, 8 infielders and 2 catchers. Amaya and Hoerner have been ranked in the top-100 for all MLB prospects in a few lists, but Amaya as of now is seen as the number one Cubs prospect. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/cubs-prospect-miguel-amaya-with-his-highest-ranking-yet/ Hoerner's 2018 season was cut short in the minors, but he returned in the Arizona Fall League and impressed everyone who watched him play. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2018/11/the-nico-hoerner-hype-train-is-picking-up-more-steam/ Brailyn Marquez might be the most intriguing pitching prospect for the Cubs at this moment and he's projected to become a top-100 prospect after 2019. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2019/02/brailyn-marquez-the-cubs-prospect-poised-to-have-a-breakout-2019-season/ Adbert Alzolay was the Cubs No. 1 prospect in 2018, but after a lat injury in May the right-hander was shut down. He's now ranked fourth, but the Cubs are hoping he can make his MLB debut in 2019, and potentially be a factor out of the bullpen. Make sure to read Jim Callis' breakdown of the Cubs minor league system.