The Chicago Cubs are in the market for a new starting pitcher. With the season-ending injury to Justin Steele and the injuries to Javier Assad and Shota Imanaga, the Cubs have a clear need in the starting rotation. One of the best potential options for the Cubs is seemingly no longer on the table.
As the Atlanta Braves' struggles continue, there has been talk of some of their top players becoming available in the trade market. However, when MLB insider for The New York Post, Jon Heyman, went on 670 The Score, he painted a bleak picture that Braves ace Chris Sale would be on the table for the Cubs.