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The depth chart, as it stands, includes emerging talents along with Ray. With Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, and Matthew Boyd expecting to round out the rotation, the Cubs could be left relying heavily on players like Jordan Wicks, Javier Assad, and Ben Brown. Among these prospects, Brown emerges as a standout option due to his favorable strikeout rate, though concerns remain over his health after a mysterious neck injury sidelined him last season.