MESA, Ariz. – Cubs minor-leaguers are trickling out of camp this week, with their season openers scheduled from Tuesday through Friday.
The roster of prospects heading to Myrtle Beach and South Bend is eye-catching, including Top 10 Cubs prospects James Triantos, Jordan Wicks, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kevin Alcántara, Owen Caissie and DJ Herz. All that talent at the Single-A level also begs the question: When is the Cubs’ next championship window?
After tearing down at the trade deadline last year, the Cubs supplemented the roster this offseason, notably adding pitcher Marcus Stroman and outfielder Seiya Suzuki. But the Cubs are far from the favorite to win the division crown this year.