Cubs Lose Top Prospects Shaw, Horton in Latest MLB Rankings

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 MLB season with a highly regarded farm system, featuring top prospects like Matt Shaw and Cade Horton who have graduated to the major leagues and contributed significantly, though this has led to a drop in the farm system rankings from 10th to 19th nationally. Other promising players, including Pete Crow-Armstrong, Moises Ballesteros, Kevin Alcantara, and Owen Caissie, have made debuts or are poised to make an impact, with Crow-Armstrong in particular excelling defensively and emerging as a candidate for the Gold Glove in center field. While the Cubs have faced rotation struggles, the development of prospects such as Jaxon Wiggins, recovering from Tommy John surgery, has been a positive sign for the organization’s future. Minor league affiliates like Iowa and Knoxville have had mixed results recently, with some individual performances standing out despite team losses. Overall, the Cubs’ farm system remains strong with several top 100 prospects, but the transition of key players to the majors has created challenges for maintaining their previous ranking. This dynamic underscores both the promise and the growing pains the Cubs face as they integrate their young talent into the major league roster.