These Cubs prospects could crack the Top 100 soon

The Cubs have two prospects on MLB Pipeline's 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, released last week: catcher Moisés Ballesteros (No. 55) and right-hander Jaxon Wiggins (No. 58).

But prospect development is all about the future, and with Ballesteros set to graduate to the Majors early in 2026, the logical question is: Who's next?

Let's take a look at who's right behind them in the Cubs' system as the next prospects with a chance to crack future Top 100 lists:

Jefferson Rojas, SS

The 20-year-old Rojas was part of last year's preseason Top 100, but fell off after an uneven, and at times challenging, 2025 season. On one hand, he did reach Double-A as one of the younger players at the level. On another, he slumped mightily there, hitting .164 without a homer in 39 games. Rojas has always been seen as advanced offensively and the Cubs have routinely challenged him thusly, but the recent struggles emphasized his need to add strength and learn to turn on pitches better and drive them with more authority.

Ethan Conrad, OF

After Kevin Alcántara made his big league debut at the end of last season, it's far more likely that Conrad is the next Cubs outfielder to grace the Top 100 than Alcántara, who remains a prospect but could shed that label soon. The 21-year-old Conrad is yet to make his pro debut after the Cubs selected him No. 17 overall in the 2025 Draft out of Wake Forest, where he showcased some of the best all-around ability in his college class. He was limited by a shoulder injury that required surgery last summer.

Pedro Ramirez, 2B/3B

The Cubs have a bat-first corner prospect closer to the big leagues in Jonathon Long, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's closer to the Top 100 list than Ramirez, who is three years younger and coming off a strong season at Double-A. He's a switch-hitter who routinely ranks among his league's top hitters in terms of average, but has had trouble driving the ball consistently and is still looking for a permanent defensive home.