Cubs assess top prospects ahead of upcoming trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Chicago Cubs are evaluating their farm system. Several prospects, including Josiah Hartshorn and Owen Ayers, have made significant progress this season. Double-A Knoxville and High-A South Bend both secured their first-half division titles, contributing to the team's positive outlook. The list of top prospects has been updated, revealing emerging talents and trade possibilities, especially regarding Jefferson Rojas and Kane Kepley, with the Cubs poised to be aggressive buyers at the deadline.
- •Cubs farm system showing improvement with two division titles.
- •Prospects Hartshorn and Ayers rank among top 100 in MLB.
- •Jefferson Rojas is a potential trade candidate given the Cubs' infield situation.
- •Cubs are expected to be aggressive buyers ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Recent draft picks cannot be traded this season.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs Top 25 prospects: Pre-Trade Deadline update
"A look at where the Cubs farm system stands ahead of the Trade Deadline.
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