Some Cubs and MLB prospect notes for you today …
This year’s Spring Breakout games are coming soon for prospects around baseball (the Cubs play Saturday, March 21 against the Padres), but Major League Baseball has announced a significant change to the event starting in 2027:Spring Breakout is being expanded to a single-elimination tournament in 2027 and '28!Complete details: t.co/cwSQNkz7jh pic.twitter.com/iAbGoRUYuc
“Putting defenders on the field is something we’re always trying to do, and Pedro has certainly shown early in his career that he can handle himself defensively,” manager Craig Counsell said Sunday.
Counsell expects Ramírez, who predominantly played third and second base last year, to “expand his value” by moving around defensively this year.
“As you break into the big leagues, sometimes you’re not going to just be handed a position. You’re probably going to have to move around, and where the opportunity happens is where you get to play,” Counsell said. “But the fact that he’s got that (Gold Glove Award) attached to him means he should be able to handle new positions and other positions.
“Your job is to kind of make us say after this camp, when something happens, we can call on you.”
And Pedro Ramirez gets more love at Cubs.com, too, where he shares his appreciation for being able to learn from Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, and Alex Bregman this spring. Meanwhile, fellow infield prospect Jefferson Rojas is getting a whole lot of positive attention this spring, looking quite mature for a 20-year-old who has barely played at Double-A. Craig Counsell told the Tribune that the goal for Rojas this year is to get into a place where he looks ready to contribute in the big leagues by the end of the minor league season. He admits that is an ambitious goal given Rojas’s youth, but you don’t have to watch him much to see that it’s possible. Hopefully by midseason, Rojas is raking at Knoxville, and forces his way up to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs will have their reasons for the development trajectory on outfield prospect Kane Kepley, but Greg is likely right that he won’t face a serious challenge until Double-A:I’ll say it again:Kepley was better than 95% the players in Low-A but was assigned there anyway. He’ll be better than 80% of the players in High-A but will be assigned there anyway.Get this man to Double-A where significant development challenges can take place. t.co/PkIMIfdKkd
— Greg Huss (@OutOfTheVines) February 28, 2026 Much more Kane Kepley talk here if you’ve missed it. The Cubs likely got themselves a very interesting prospect in the second round. (And we haven’t even yet gotten to see first rounder Ethan Conrad make his debut!) Some Cubs pitching prospects starting to build up, with photos from Rich (Cubs really need some big 2026 breakouts from these types of prospects):Pitcher Erian Rodriguez in live BP action. Erian has great stuff – the key for this season will be finding greater consistency! #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/xoCjbEHwo2
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) March 2, 2026The Cubs 3rd round draft pick in 2025 was pitcher @DominickReid5. He didn't pitch following the draft so it was great to see him facing some hitters. #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/ezkWinqLGO
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) March 2, 2026Pitcher @KalebWing29 toed the mound for his first live BP session on Friday. Kaleb was the Cubs 4th round draft pick in 2025. #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/VFZacjQ7ew
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) March 2, 2026The Cubs signed free agent pitcher @MettertSam over the winter. Not certain if he will begin the year in the ACL or at Myrtle Beach. #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/lRS7DXD9eI
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) March 3, 2026Pitcher @Evan_Taylor22 in live BP action! Evan signed with the Cubs in 2025 and pitched for @smokiesbaseball in 2025! #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/7eVB0pOR6U
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) March 3, 2026Pitcher @YoendrisG_64Cub was on the @Pelicanbaseball roster for most of 2025 but ended the season on the 60 day IL. He appears healthy now and as strong as ever! #Cubs #ST2026 pic.twitter.com/f9QqEKp0HF
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