Name a former Chicago Cubs prospect, and they may suddenly be without a job this week. Christopher Morel was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays, Luis Vazquez was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles, and Alexander Canario was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Considering the Cubs are entering a 2026 season where there could be some lofty expectations for Owen Caissie, Moises Ballesteros, and Kevin Alcantara, the moves across baseball this week could be a reflection that the Cubs, at one point, thought too highly of their top prospects.