The Chicago Cubs have done a great job of hanging onto the fruits of their farm system the past few years, even as they’ve made trades to bolster the Major League roster.
Perhaps the Cubs could have spent more of those prospects to bring in better pitching to bolster their 2025 playoff run. But Chicago chose to hang onto as many of their prospects as it could for the future.
Recently, Baseball America (subscription required) released its Top 10 Cubs prospects, led by Moises Ballesteros. But the site also projected the Cubs’ 2029 batting order. The criteria included players who are expected to be with the Cubs in 2029, based on contracts, service time, and top prospects.
The lineup was heavy on players that were either in the Cubs system or are part of the Cubs system right now.
Chicago Cubs 2029 Projected Lineup