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Cubs Dangling Veteran Catcher in Trade Talks

Cubs Dangling Veteran Catcher in Trade Talks

Summary

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for the 2026 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline and are interested in improving their team. They are open to trading their veteran catcher, Carson Kelly, possibly to get better players, while they have a promising young catcher named Owen Ayers coming up.

Key Facts

  • The Cubs are buyers at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline but may trade a veteran player.
  • They have discussed trading catcher Carson Kelly with other teams.
  • Kelly is a right-handed hitter and a reliable player for the Cubs.
  • The Cubs want to avoid having weak spots in their lineup, especially facing strong teams like the Dodgers and Braves.
  • Owen Ayers is a promising catching prospect in the Cubs’ system.
  • Carson Kelly has been playing well this season with 6 home runs, 37 runs batted in (RBI), and a .260 batting average in 80 games.
  • Trading Kelly could help the Cubs improve their roster for the postseason.
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