Pedro Ramirez is reportedly in Chicago and expected to join the Cubs after being called up. The 22-year-old switch-hitting infielder has produced a .312/.395/.547 line with a 136 wRC+ in his first Triple-A experience with Iowa. His performance reflects both high contact volume and improved contact quality, marking a shift from a possible utility profile to a more impactful prospect. His ceiling may be higher than previously expected, and he has already earned top-100 prospect status. The Cubs’ usage plan is uncertain because his primary infield spots overlap with existing players at third base and second base, and the DH/bench group already includes other bat-getting options. He has also begun seeing time in left field, which could expand his role as a bench option, especially if injuries create openings.
"Per multiple reports, Ramirez is in Chicago today with a locker and will be joining the big league team. The 22-year-old switch-hitting, minor-league-gold-glove-winning infielder is hitting .312/.395/.547/136 wRC+ in his first go at Triple-A Iowa, pairing superlative contact volume with new-found contact quality. This hasn't just been a story about a pretty good prospect putting up pretty good numbers; it's been about a pretty good prospect becoming a VERY good prospect by fundamentally changing the nature of his contact at the plate."
"And where the DH/bench group already includes guys you theoretically want getting at bats (Michael Conforto, Moises Ballesteros)? If there isn't an injury, it might be the case that Ramirez is going to be one of the new first-line options off the bench, replacing a guy like Shaw or Ballesteros (either on the depth chart or on the roster). In recent days, Ramirez has started to see some time in left field, so that expands his utility."
"Though, again, you have guys like Shaw and Conforto there in a reserve capacity, too. I am really excited to see what the plan is, even if I know this is probably not a situation where Ramirez is going to be starting every day. He's probably just going to help where he can, and start"
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