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In the mix for rotation spot Marquez is one of several players who will vie for an open rotation spot with the Cubs this spring, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The talented 22-year-old made his MLB debut in the last game of the 2020 regular season, pitching two-thirds of an inning out of the bullpen. Since then, the Cubs have parted ways with Yu Darvish, Jon Lester, Jose Quintana and Tyler Chatwood. Kyle Hendricks and Alec Mills return and will occupy rotation spots, while offseason additions Zach Davies and Jake Arrieta should also start. That leaves the fifth spot, and Marquez certainly has the talent to grab the role and run with it. However, the lefty has yet to pitch in the Double- or Triple-A levels, so the organization will likely get him more experience in the minors this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pitcher Brailyn Marquez is named the Chicago Cubs’ top prospect for the 2nd consecutive season by Baseball America Baseball America named left-hander Brailyn Marquez the Chicago Cubs' top prospect for the second consecutive season. Marquez made his major-...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Hit hard in MLB debut Marquez allowed five earned runs on two hits and three walks while retiring just two batters in Sunday's 10-8 win over the White Sox.

Impact Thankfully for the Cubs, they built a 10-1 lead before Marquez entered in the eighth inning, as the lefty struggled mightily in his MLB debut. The 21-year-old will be a part of the Cubs' 40-man playoff roster, though it doesn't necessarily mean he'll appear in any games. Marquez certainly has the stuff to be effective, but he hadn't pitched above High-A before Sunday, so there would be plenty of risk in using him in the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE