The Twins also receive the Cubs' top pitching prospect, Jaxon Wiggins, who has quickly ascended through the minors. After being drafted in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft, he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023. Now, in 2025, he’s pitching to a 2.25 ERA across 36 innings with 48 strikeouts in Double-A.

The Chicago Cubs need to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline to upgrade the team, and they might need to part with their top prospects.

Although the Kansas City Royals have disappointed this year it doesn't mean they can't contribute to a division title in 2025, it just won't be their own. At 49