Cubs Promote Top Shortstop Prospect

The Chicago Cubs have promoted their top shortstop prospect Jefferson Rojas to Double-A. This is quite the accomplishment for Rojas as the 20-year-old has rebounded from a down 2024 season and is now one of the youngest players at Double-A after his impressive first half with the South Bend Cubs.

The shortstop slashed .278/.379/.492, with a 137 wRC+ in 67 games at A+ Ball to begin the 2025 season. Rojas hit 11 home runs and stole 14 bases, while recording a 12.7 BB% in 299 plate appearances...