Coming in at number three in our prospect position rankings is the Cubs’ collection of left-handed starting pitchers. While it is not the deepest group in the system, it could have a tremendous impact in the next two years, probably more so in 2022. Headlined by No. 1 prospect Brailyn Márquez, it is a serious collection of talent.
Last Year’s Left-Handed Starter Breakdown
The Cubs lost lefty starters Jon Lester and José Quintana to free agency, so, while there’s a very slim chance Lester could come back on a team-friendly deal for 2021, they’re running low on southpaws.