Cubs electric prospect could earn major role with team in 2025

The Chicago Cubs have a bright future.

Chicago is somewhat still in the mix for a National League Wild Card spot right now with not too much time left in the regular season. The Cubs are loaded with talent but it hasn't been their season and right now they are 5 1/2 games out of a playoff spot but three teams are ahead of them in the standings right now.

It would be difficult to make the playoffs this year, but next year Chicago should be even better. The Cubs have a lot of talent and could get even better this upcoming winter. Chicago likely will be busy in free agency, but Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter said determining No. 4 prospect Moises Ballesteros' role with the team will be their most important decision this upcoming offseason.

"Instead, the biggest decision could be what role the team envisions for top prospect Moises Ballesteros in 2025," Reuter said. "The 20-year-old is currently playing at the Triple-A level, and he is hitting .287/.353/.486 with 18 doubles, 17 home runs, and 63 RBI in 98 games this season in the upper levels of the minors.

"Former top prospect Miguel Amaya has not shown enough offensively to be counted on as more than a backup, and scrapheap pickup Christian Bethancourt has strong numbers in a small sample size but an inconsistent track record. Will the Cubs bring in a veteran starter, or will they leave a clear path for Ballesteros to win the starting job?"

Chicago may not make the playoffs this season, but it should be better in 2025. There's a lot to be excited about right now, including how the Cubs will decide to use Ballesteros.

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