Cubs Focus on Prospects and Free Agency

Baseball America has unveiled the top 10 prospects in both the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs systems heading into 2025, highlighting Rhett Lowder as a standout collegiate pitcher for the Reds. Lowder's potential to become a multi-time All-Star underscores the strength of Cincinnati's farm system, which is further detailed in a live chat hosted by J.J. Cooper. Meanwhile, the Cubs, who have been absent from the postseason for four years, are looking to bolster their pitching staff, potentially eyeing a trade for Arizona's Zac Gallen. The Cubs' prospect list includes promising players like Matt Shaw and Owen Caissie, with an emphasis on trade rather than free agency to acquire a top pitcher. Both teams are also discussing their projected lineups for 2028 and evaluating their respective prospect tools in upcoming chats.