Cubs Targeting Pair of Cy Young Award Candidates in Free Agency
Summary
The Chicago Cubs are looking to strengthen their pitching team by targeting free agents Michael King and Dylan Cease, despite retaining pitcher Shota Imanaga. Both King and Cease have rejected qualifying offers from their previous teams. The Cubs would need to pay both players and might lose draft picks.Key Facts
- The Chicago Cubs are interested in signing pitchers Michael King and Dylan Cease.
- Shota Imanaga will return to the Cubs after accepting a qualifying offer.
- Michael King had a 2.95 ERA and 201 strikeouts in 2023, despite an injury-limited 2024 season.
- Dylan Cease has been a Cy Young Award candidate twice and had 215 strikeouts this past year.
- Both pitchers declined qualifying offers from their previous teams, requiring compensation from the Cubs.
- Adding King or Cease would be an upgrade over some current Cubs pitchers.
- The Cubs would lose draft picks if they sign King or Cease due to the declined offers.
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