The Cubs are set to bring B.J. Murray to the majors when rosters expand tomorrow, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.
The Bahamas Baseball Association was first to report that the Bahamian-born switch-hitter was headed for Chicago. He is not currently on the 40-man roster, but the Cubs have an open spot.
Murray, 26, is in his sixth professional season. Chicago took him in the 15th round out of Florida Atlantic in 2021, and he has steadily climbed into the organization’s prospect conversation. MLB.com ranks him 19th in the system, while FanGraphs has him 27th.
The numbers in the minors this year have given the Cubs a reason to take a look. Murray is batting .294/.395/.500 with 16 home runs, nine stolen bases, a 13.4% walk rate and a 21.3% strikeout rate. MLB.com described him as having one of the best blends of power and plate discipline in the Cubs’ system and labeled him a savvy baserunner who can still help on the bases even with modest speed.
His split production has also been part of the story. Murray was much more effective as a right-handed hitter than a lefty last season, but so far in 2026 he has nearly identical platoon splits.
Defensively, he has spent most of his time at the infield corners. He has also logged limited work in left field and has appeared in 10 games at second base. He’s already had his share of bigger prospect moments, too, including the 2023 Futures Game and two trips with Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.
For the Cubs, the fit looks straightforward enough. Michael Busch is at first base, Alex Bregman handles third, and Michael Conforto usually occupies the DH spot. Still, Murray gives Craig Counsell another option, with the ability to move around the infield corners and add switch-hitting depth off the bench down the stretch.
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