Regardless of who the Cubs pursue at the deadline, they are expected to part ways with one of or both outfielders Owen Caissie (Cubs No. 1, MLB No. 42) and Kevin Alcántara (Cubs No. 4, MLB No. 85).

The Chicago Cubs have developed a reputation in recent years for identifying and hitting on intriguing college position players in the MLB Draft, from Nico Hoerner to Matt Shaw to Cam Smith. Jed Hoyer ...