Chicago Cubs infield prospect James Triantos was removed from last Thursday's Triple-A Iowa game due to tightness in his leg and has missed both games since. Sunday's game was postponed and the team had a day off on Monday, so, after two days off, it will be telling as to the severity of the injury if he remains absent when the team returns to actionon Tuesday. The Cubs' fifth-ranked prospect (MLB No. 69) was slashing just .231/.273/.269 with no home runs through 13 games this season, but did have six stolen bases racked up already. The right-handed hitter slashed .300/.346/.427 between Double and Triple-A last season with seven home runs and 47 steals over 115 games, and won the Arizona Fall League'sOffensive Player of the Year award in 2023. He's expected to make his major league debut this season, according to MLB.com, but Nico Hoerner blocks his path at the 22-year-old's primary position. His potential to hit for average and tally stolen bases would make him intriguing for fantasy in deeper leagues whenever he does get the call.

Chicago Cubs infield prospect James Triantos has held a strong .364 AVG and .417 OBP through the first three contests of the Iowa Cubs season. Triantos has also been busy on the basepaths, swiping three bags. However, he has yet to tally a hit for extra bases. Triantos is considered the No. 5 prospect in a deep Cubs system. MLB Pipeline has Triantos currently as the No. 72-best prospect in the sport. Last season, the former second-round selection spent most of his time at Double-A before receiving a brief taste of Triple-A. Through 89 games with Double-A Tennessee, Triantos posted a stellar .300/.345/.437 slash line with 18 doubles, seven home runs, and an eye-catching 38 stolen bases. During his first 26 games at Triple-A, Triantos held a similar .302/.351/.384 line with nine stolen bases. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Triantos' power production, as that is the one skill that has yet to translate to the top level of the minor leagues.