Jaxon Wiggins

Jaxon Wiggins

24-Year-Old PitcherP
Chicago Cubs AAA
7-Day IL
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 6/27/2026
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Known for his high-end stuff and shaky control dating back to his draft year in 2023, Wiggins established himself as one of the better power pitching prospects in the upper minors in 2025. He threw 59.2 innings in 2024 -- his first year back from Tommy John surgery -- and built up to 78 innings in 2025. His 10.4 percent walk rate at Double-A was his best mark since Single-A in 2024, but he walked six in 9.2 innings at Triple-A. He mysteriously missed about two months, with a two-inning outing on July 19 sandwiched between, with the club citing arm fatigue. The 6-foot-6 Wiggins boasts one of the best fastballs in the minors -- an upper-90s behemoth that touches triple digits and has prototypical movement. His upper-80s hard slider is his best secondary while his changeup is an ascending third pitch. The tall righty held lefty hitters to a .492 OPS last season, so it seems he has the repertoire to start. His health and command are the two main things for him to master as a starter. If Wiggins stays relatively healthy, he could spend more time in the majors than the minors in 2026 and he offers a high strikeout ceiling. Just be prepared for some volatility, given his inconsistent command. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a $1.4 million contract with the Cubs in July of 2023.
Nearing return to game action
PChicago Cubs  AAA
Elbow
June 13, 2026
The Cubs announced Wednesday that Wiggins (elbow) has resumed throwing bullpen sessions and facing hitters at the organization's complex in Arizona and could soon be ready to pitch in games, MLB.com reports.
Analysis
One of the Cubs' top pitching prospects, Wiggins made just two starts for Triple-A Iowa this season before landing on the shelf April 15 due to right elbow inflammation. After a prolonged shutdown, Wiggins is ramping back up again and looks like he'll be ready to begin a rehab assignment in the lower levels of the minors in the near future.
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Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
 
 
-35%
BAA vs LHP
2026
 
 
-16%
BAA vs LHP
2025
 
 
-47%
BAA vs LHP
2024
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2024vs Left .189 45 16 8 7 3 0 1
Since 2024vs Right .290 35 8 3 9 0 0 2
2026vs Left .211 23 7 4 4 3 0 0
2026vs Right .250 13 3 1 3 0 0 1
2025vs Left .167 22 9 4 3 0 0 1
2025vs Right .316 22 5 2 6 0 0 1
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Shelved with elbow inflammation
PChicago Cubs  AAA
Elbow
April 20, 2026
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Wiggins was placed on Triple-A Iowa's 7-day injured list Wednesday due to right elbow inflammation, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Dealing with sore arm
PChicago Cubs  AAA
Arm
April 10, 2026
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Friday that Wiggins has been dealing with arm soreness following his most recent start for Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
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Sent to minor-league camp
PChicago Cubs  AAA
March 8, 2026
The Cubs sent Wiggins to minor-league camp Sunday.
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Bounces back Wednesday
PChicago Cubs  AAA
March 4, 2026
Wiggins tossed two scoreless innings in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. He allowed one walk and struck out two.
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Invited to camp
PChicago Cubs  AAA
February 9, 2026
The Cubs invited Wiggins to Major League spring training on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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Takes step forward in 2025
PChicago Cubs  AAA
December 31, 2025
Wiggins was a breakout prospect in the Cubs organization during the 2025 season, according to Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com.
Analysis
The Cubs wanted Wiggins to take the next step in his development during the 2025 season, and the former Arkansas standout did exactly that. He posted a 2.19 ERA and 97:36 K:BB in 78 innings while moving from High-A to Triple-A. If he doesn't suffer any injuries, Wiggins should pitch in the majors with the Cubs at some point during the 2026 campaign.
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