Scouting Report: Nick Wissman
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Nick Wissman is a top pitching prospect for the Chicago Cubs organization currently recovering from a right elbow inflammation injury sustained during his second start of the 2026 season with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. Initially reported as a "sore arm," the injury was later diagnosed as right elbow inflammation and he was placed on the minor league IL. The Cubs' pitching staff has been heavily impacted by injuries this season, with multiple players on the IL including ace Cade Horton (season-ending elbow surgery) and Opening Day starter Matthew Boyd (meniscus injury requiring surgery). The Cubs GM provided an update on Wissman's recovery progress.
Strengths
- Top pitching prospect in Cubs organization
- Early-season performance before injury
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