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Iowa Cubs Star Prospects Shine in MLB Pipeline Rankings

1/24/2026

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On January 23, 2026, MLB Pipeline announced its Top 100 prospects, featuring two Iowa Cubs players: Moises Ballesteros, catcher, and Jaxon Wiggins, pitcher.
Moises Ballesteros posted a .316 batting average in 2025 and earned promotions to the big leagues.
Jaxon Wiggins, a right-handed pitcher, reached Triple-A in 2025 and will begin the 2026 season with Iowa.
The Iowa Cubs' season opener is March 27 against the Columbus Clippers.

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On January 23, 2026, MLB Pipeline announced its Top 100 prospects, featuring two Iowa Cubs players: Moises Ballesteros, catcher, and Jaxon Wiggins, pitcher.
Moises Ballesteros posted a .316 batting average in 2025 and earned promotions to the big leagues.
Jaxon Wiggins, a right-handed pitcher, reached Triple-A in 2025 and will begin the 2026 season with Iowa.
The Iowa Cubs' season opener is March 27 against the Columbus Clippers.