The Cubs appeared to be headed toward another deadline selloff until they won eight in a row in late July. That, along with Dansby Swanson’s reported plea to Jed Hoyer to not sell off every year, prompted the Cubs to make a couple of small “buy” deals at the deadline.
March 27: Acquired Carlos Guzman from the Tigers for Zach McKinstry
McKinstry was squeezed out of a spot on the Cubs roster because of some other acquistions, including Miles Mastrobuoni. Deemed expendable, he was shipped to Detroit for Guzman, who had originally signed as an infielder.
Guzman turns 26 in May and didn’t have a great year at Double-A Tennessee, where he’ll probably start 2024.