Moises Ballesteros and Jaxon Wiggins: The Rising Stars of the Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have two of the brightest prospects in Major League Baseball, and they could be making a return to the Iowa Cubs in 2026. Moises Ballesteros and Jaxon Wiggins were recently named to MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects, solidifying their status as some of the most promising young players in the game.
Moises Ballesteros, a left-handed hitting catcher, has been a standout performer in the Cubs' minor league system. In his time with the Iowa Cubs, he showcased his power at the plate, batting .316/.385/.473 with an impressive .858 OPS in 114 games. This outstanding performance earned him multiple promotions to the big leagues last season, and he's now poised to begin the new season as a designated hitter and backup catcher.
Jaxon Wiggins, a hard-throwing right-hander, has been widely regarded as one of the organization's top pitching prospects since his selection in the 2023 draft. Despite being shut down for parts of the last season, Wiggins still managed to reach Triple-A for the first time and appeared in three games with the Iowa Cubs, going 0-2 with a 4.66 ERA. His impressive strikeout numbers (168 in 137.2 innings across three levels in 2025) suggest that he's on track to start the season with the Iowa Cubs.
As the Iowa Cubs prepare to kick off their season on March 27 against the Columbus Clippers, fans are eagerly anticipating the potential return of these two talented players. With their exceptional skills and rising star power, Ballesteros and Wiggins are undoubtedly on the fast track to becoming key contributors for the Chicago Cubs in the future.
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