Jed Hoyer recently confirmed what we already knew, telling viewers of The Show podcast that the Cubs plan on looking for pitching this trade deadline. Hoyer and the front office have built a solid pitching staff, but the depth continues to be tested by injuries and inconsistent performance. Winning a relatively weak NL Central is one thing, but the Cubs need more firepower atop the rotation if they want to make noise in the postseason.
With the trade deadline just over a month and a half away, there are still plenty of possibilities for Hoyer to choose from.