Prospects That Should Immediately Be on the Cubs' 2027 Radar

The Chicago Cubs are entering a transition period, with front-office leader Jed Hoyer expecting the roster to look significantly different at the start of next season. With “many holes to fill” and money to spend, pitching is the main priority, but the club also needs young impact to arrive from its farm system. Most outlets rank the Cubs’ prospects as bottom-tier, leaving little room for error. Still, three players stand out for a 2027 breakthrough: 19-year-old Josiah Hartshorn, first-round pick Ethan Conrad, and 2026 first-rounder Cade Townsend, who is discussed as a rotation prospect.