Chicago Cubs: What happens at first base if Anthony Rizzo goes down?

Chicago Cubs: Several backup options in the minors

There’s no debate: the Cubs’ farm system doesn’t boast the short-term impact talent it once did. But that’s because it all sits on the big-league roster in the likes of Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora, Javier Baez, Willson Contreras and Addison Russell.

Of course, Chicago dealt away a good chunk of talent in recent years to supplement this core. Guys like Gleyber Torres, Billy McKinney, Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease headed out of town to bring in pieces like Aroldis Chapman and Jose Quintana. Of course, Quintana will be a big piece in the Cubs’ rotation for years to come.

So what’s left?

Taylor Davis, who made his Major League debut this year with Chicago, has split time between first base and catching in his career. He brings 109 career games at first into 2018 (compared to 229 behind the dish). He became an Internet sensation earlier this year for his camera antics with Triple-A Iowa. But there’s more to him than a funny guy in the clubhouse. Keep an eye on him this spring.

One of Davis’ teammates in Iowa, Chris Dominguez, played over 100 games at first last season alone. In an emergency situation, he could get the call – but he’s not what I’d consider a high-upside player. He’s more the type who gets the call in a double-header when you need an extra body. Still, he hit .284 last season – so you can’t completely rule him out.