Cubs Day 1 of 2026 Draft Sparks Trade-Value Talk for Alcantara, Murray
On Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Cubs landed Cade Townsend in the first round and followed with Caden Sorrell and Myles Bailey, a haul that could shift their farm depth and influence future moves. The piece suggests Kevin Alcantara and BJ Murray may become trade chips, noting Alcantara’s lack of major‑league production despite five‑tool upside and Murray’s strong Triple-A numbers that could attract a push to sell high as Bailey emerges as a potential long-term power asset.