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2 Cubs prospects who will be moved by the Trade Deadline and 1 who won't

ByJordan Campbell|
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The Chicago Cubs aren't just the best team in the National League Central, they are one of the best teams in all of Major League Baseball. Given how Jed Hoyer has framed the season, one where the front office would be willing to trade from the top of their farm system to address needs on the Major League roster, chances are Hoyer will operate with a level of aggressiveness at the Trade Deadline that he hasn't had in recent years.

As it stands, the Cubs are in a position to be an aggressive buyer at the deadline. The biggest need for the Cubs remains a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, and they have the prospect capital to acquire just about any pitcher not named Paul Skenes.

As trade rumors will inevitably see an uptick in the coming weeks, now is a good time to have a reminder on the most likely Cubs prospects to be moved before the deadline next month.

2 Cubs prospects most likely to be moved at the trade deadline

  • Kevin Alcántara, OF

Between Kevin Alcántara and Owen Caissie, most prospect evaluators are split on who is the better of the two outfield prospects for the Cubs. While Caissie projects to have more power than Alcántara, Alcántara's profile is likely more appealing given his size and speed. While both will likely be involved in trade discussions over the next two months, Alcántara is the likelier prospect to be moved.

  • James Triantos, IF

The impression continues to be that there isn't a path forward with James Triantos within the Cubs' organization. Triantos is barely hanging onto the status of being a Top 10 prospect for the Cubs and has struggled with the Iowa Cubs this season. Triantos won't be the headline prospect name in a Cubs' trade package, but he likely will be a piece added at the end of a deal.

1 Cubs prospect who won't be moved at the trade deadline

  • Moises Ballesteros, C

It was a brief stay for Moises Ballesteros at the Major League level last month, but there is no reason to sour on his offensive profile. Given the long-term status of the Cubs' catcher position, it seems likely that Ballesteros will be off limits in most trade discussions this season.