Born: Nov. 13, 1990. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 190. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2007. Signed by: Alfredo Dominguez (Yankees). Background: Vizcaino ranked in the Yankees’ Top 10 after the 2009 season, which was cut short by a muscle strain in his back. That offseason, the Yankees traded him to the Braves in the Javier Vazquez deal, and after two years with the Braves—including his big league debut in 2011—he joined the Cubs in a trade that sent Paul Maholm and Reed Johnson to Atlanta. Scouting Report: Vizcaino’s injury history made him available to the Cubs. He had Tommy John surgery in March 2012 and had a long recovery, including a setback in May (surgery to remove debris in his elbow) that essentially wiped out his 2013 season as well. Vizcaino returned to the mound in August and threw in instructional league. The zip on his mid-90s fastball has returned, and Vizcaino hasn’t lost the snap on his plus curveball either. Before his injury, he had average control, though his fastball command needs to improve. He has a fast arm and tremendous hand speed, and both his heater and curve can elicit swings and misses, even when thrown in the strike zone thanks to their power and late action. The Future: Vizcaino remains a wild card that the Cubs believe in, even though he has yet to throw a pitch in an official game for the organization. He has never stayed healthy, but scouts expect him to be an impact reliever if he ever does. --

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