The Chicago Cubs have not gotten the kind of production that they were hoping for from the likes of Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora and Addison Russell. And David Bote has also had a rough going in the last couple of months. Because of these underwhelming performances, there is a feeling that the Cubs should go after a “professional” hitter on the market.
However, that market is not exactly flooded with reliable options. The Kansas City Royals have made it clear that they will not trade Whit Merrifield or Alex Gordon.