{"id":163077,"date":"2026-03-22T19:56:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T00:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/?p=163077"},"modified":"2026-03-22T19:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T00:56:39","slug":"chicago-cubs-latest-1st-round-pick-already-facing-injury-setback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/chicago-cubs-latest-1st-round-pick-already-facing-injury-setback\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Cubs\u2019 latest 1st round pick already facing injury setback"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"305\">Chicago Cubs personnel and fans will have to stay patient a bit longer before 2025 first-round pick Ethan Conrad makes his professional debut. The 21-year-old out of Wake Forest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/the-chicago-cubs-select-an-interesting-player\/\">slid to No. 17 in the draft l<\/a>argely because of a shoulder injury he suffered in April 2025 that required season-ending surgery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:32b55a8a-eacb-41cf-91a4-c0e845bd97d4-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3328eb15-e7a0-443c-bdd0-5ac28560cc2d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"510\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">While the Cubs were thrilled to see that misfortune work in their favor on draft day, Conrad has hit another snag. An unrelated injury will now push back his pro debut even further as he heads into 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"510\">Outfielder Ethan Conrad to miss time with a back issue, thus delaying his organizational debut for the Chicago Cubs<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_163079\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-163079\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-163079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28219635_168422142_lowres-1-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs, Cubs News, Ethan Conrad \" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28219635_168422142_lowres-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28219635_168422142_lowres-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28219635_168422142_lowres-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28219635_168422142_lowres-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28219635_168422142_lowres-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28219635_168422142_lowres-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_28219635_168422142_lowres-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-163079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feb 12, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs players have a meeting during spring training camp at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/cubs-prospect-ethan-conrad-to-miss-time-with-back-injury\">Conrad has been dealing with a back issue<\/a>. There wasn&#8217;t an injury that caused this, so therefore they are going to be cautious with his return. Kanzler indicated that right now he anticipates <a href=\"https:\/\/northsidebaseball.com\/forums\/topic\/56563-ethan-conrad-out-a-month-with-a-back-injury\/\">Conrad will miss the first month of the minor league season<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:32b55a8a-eacb-41cf-91a4-c0e845bd97d4-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a085b811-dec6-4935-9105-8c118e03b6b7\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1452\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">That timeline isn\u2019t devastating in the grand scheme, but it does continue a frustrating trend for a player the Cubs view as a high-upside bat. The organization will prioritize getting Conrad fully healthy over rushing him onto the field, especially after already navigating a major surgery on his shoulder just one year ago. Once he\u2019s cleared, Conrad is expected to get regular reps in the outfield and begin building momentum in what the Cubs hope will still be a promising first full professional season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:32b55a8a-eacb-41cf-91a4-c0e845bd97d4-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bd3a9312-f4e8-4798-b97b-e0221f9a6b78\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"430\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With outfielders Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki both set to hit free agency at season\u2019s end, getting an extended look at Conrad this year will offer valuable insight as to whether he\u2019s on track for a big-league push in 2027. For now, that evaluation is on hold. The focus shifts to getting him healthy and back on the field, with the hope <a href=\"http:\/\/chicitysports.com\/chicago-cubs-no-1-draft-pick-gets-sky-high-vote-of-confidence\/\">he can still perform at the level that convinced the Cubs to take him in the first round<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago Cubs personnel and fans will have to stay patient a bit longer before 2025 first-round pick Ethan Conrad makes his professional debut. The 21-year-old out of Wake Forest slid to No. 17 in the draft largely because of a shoulder injury he suffered in April 2025 that required season-ending surgery. 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