Cubs calling up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, sources say - ESPN

The Chicago Cubs are calling up their top prospect, outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, sources told ESPN.

Crow-Armstrong, 21, is ranked 15th in ESPN prospect guru Kiley McDaniel's latest top 100 prospects. He compiled an .876 OPS split between Double-A and Triple-A this year, including 20 home runs and 37 stole bases. He's considered one of the best defensive centerfielders in the minor leagues and will likely get a chance to roam spacious Coors Field this week where the Cubs play a three-game series.

Crow-Armstrong was originally drafted by the Mets in the first round in 2020 then traded to the Cubs the following season in the deal for shortstop Javier Baez. Over the span of three minor league seasons, he's hit .301 with an .892 OPS.

Crow-Armstrong is the likely long term centerfielder for the Cubs but will be given a chance to help them in the pennant race this year. Chicago currently hold the No. 2 seed in the NL wild card race.