We’re still over a month away from the trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean we have to wait for rumors to get started. Between their recent performance and the earlier loss of Justin Steele to elbow surgery, it’s been quite evident that the Cubs will need rotation help. And with the division tightening up a little bit here in the back half of June, Jed Hoyer might be looking to make a move well ahead of the deadline.
That could work in their favor, as getting out ahead of the rush could result in a lower acquisition cost.