Jubrayker Salaya 5/15/26

Cubs Jubrayker Salaya a sleeper on the AZ complex. 2024 IFA out of VZ. 19 year old projectable righty with good feel for spin. Sat mid 90s, touched 97 and flashed a plus slider. Listed at 6’2” 170 – buying it. High waisted, lanky/lean build. Could settle in around 185. Good athlete with plus arm speed. Chance for more velo as he fills out. Full throttle high intent look feels suited for a bullpen. Power pitcher vibe - looking to throw it past you. Lands out front with big extension, which should help fastball play up as well. North/south approach with fastballs up in zone. Occasional bore life inside on RHH hands. Slider 82-85 flashes big dive late and generated ugly swing and miss. Very Exciting RP prospect. Can see leverage pen upside. Would like to see a 3rd pitch. No real track record; only 7 1/3 career IP (2 DSL last year). Just believing what my eyes saw for 1 1/3 innings. Activated from restricted list in February per MiLB page. High interest follow.