The Chicago Cubs haven’t had a National League Rookie of the Year since 2015 when Kris Bryant won the award. Baseball America (subscription required) compiled a list of the prospects that could qualify for the PPI in 2026, and one Cubs rising star made the list — Moises Ballesteros. How Moises Ballesteros can help future Cubs draftsChicago Cubs designated hitter Moises Ballesteros. To do that, he must either be named the National League Rookie of the Year or finish among the Top 3 in NL MVP voting before he becomes arbitration eligible. Moises Ballesteros | Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesChicago would love to see a bigger payoff than just the emergence of a great player.