3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 draft: Lots of pitching and heavy investment on college players
The investment in Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend with the No. 23 pick paved the way for the Chicago Cubs to hone in on pitching — they drafted 16 total.
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