Insider Shares Cubs' Top Trade Deadline Need
Summary
The Chicago Cubs are expected to be active in trading players before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline in less than two weeks. Their main goal is to improve their pitching because many of their pitchers have been injured this season.Key Facts
- The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is coming up in less than two weeks.
- The Chicago Cubs are one of the top teams in the National League this year.
- The Cubs have had 30 injured list stints this season, with 26 involving pitchers.
- Many key pitchers like Cade Horton, Justin Steele, and Edward Cabrera are injured.
- ESPN insider Buster Olney says the Cubs need to add more pitchers to strengthen their team.
- Possible pitcher trade targets include Robbie Ray, Clay Holmes, Freddy Peralta, and Kevin Gausman.
- Other potential pitcher additions are Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, Reid Detmers, Casey Mize, and Jose Soriano.
- The Cubs need better pitching to succeed in the playoffs and may try to trade aggressively.
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