Chicago Cubs: 2026 Opening Day lineup projection sees exciting rookie make the team
The Chicago Cubs are poised to be one of the most exciting teams in Major League Baseball this year. Pete Crow-Armstrong, of course, established himself last season by becoming one of the youngest players ever to post a 30-30 season. First baseman Michael Busch is coming off of a 34 home run campaign, and is now considered one of the best players at his position in the game.
Nico Hoerner, of course, is a two-time Gold Glove winner at second base. Alex Bregman, a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner, was signed to man third base.
But all of these players, as exciting as they may be, are known Major League commodities. Perhaps the most intriguing bat is that of top prospects Moises Ballesteros.
Moises Ballesteros predicted to make the Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster
Ballesteros got his first taste of the Major last season, and did not disappoint. In 20 games, he hit .298/.394/.474 with two home runs and 11 RBI.
In their recent lineup projections of each Major League team, Bleacher Report predicts that not only will Ballesteros making the Opening Day roster, but he will also be starting:
Projected Lineup
1B Michael Busch
3B Alex Bregman
LF Ian Happ
RF Seiya Suzuki
CF Pete Crow-Armstrong
C Carson Kelly
2B Nico Hoerner
SS Dansby Swanson
DH Moisés Ballesteros (R)IL: 1B Tyler Austin
And of Ballesteros, BR wrote:
“The Cubs appear ready to give Moises Ballesteros an everyday role after he posted a .999 OPS over 46 plate appearances in September, and he has nothing left to prove in the minors. If he struggles, it could open the door for someone from the non-roster invitee trio of Michael Conforto, Chas McCormick and Dylan Carlson to see semi-regular action in right field. There’s a good chance two of those guys will break camp with a roster spot.”
Ballesteros, a left-handed hitter, can provide Chicago depth at designated hitter, catcher, and first base. As noted above, he has nothing left to prove in the minors.
It is highly likely that he breaks camp with the Major League Cubs this year, and the eyes of baseball will be on him.
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