Chicago Cubs MLB Draft: Biggest needs on Day 2Ryan Sikeson June 11, 2020 at 1:02 pm 2024 Events Concerts Things To Do

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The Chicago Cubs took Ed Howard on day one of the MLB Draft. As they look ahead to day two, here’s what they should target.

As day one of the 2020 MLB Draft came to a close, the Chicago Cubs will be prepping for the remaining four rounds on Thursday. As a quick recap, the north siders selected Ed Howard with the 16th overall pick. He’s a local kid, a shortstop from Mount Caramel High School, so it’s a cool story that he gets to stay home. Howard also played for the Jackie Robinson West Little League team, which makes his story all that much cooler.

The more I’ve had a chance to think about it, I really like this pick. I still have some feelings that the Cubs should have gone with Garrett Mitchell. But after Christian Hernandez, who the Cubs are expected to sign as an international free agent next month, is added to the farm system, the Cubs are loaded at middle infield help.

They also boast one of the best catching groups in baseball with Willson Contreras at the big league level with Miguel Amaya, Ethan Hearn, and Ronnier Quintero behind him on the depth chart. The Cubs may also be interested in adding some to potentially take over third base, in the event that Kris Bryant signs elsewhere after next season. But I don’t consider that to be an immediate need.

So I guess leading into day two of the MLB Draft, here are my thoughts on the Cubs’ approach and several players that they should target.

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The Chicago Cubs took Ed Howard on day one of the MLB Draft. As they look ahead to day two, here’s what they should target.

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