It's no secret that the Chicago Cubs are going to pursue starting pitching with a purpose at the trade deadline. Jed Hoyer has even said as much in recent weeks.
With Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad still lingering on the injured list, Jordan Wicks and Ben Brown toiling away in Triple-A Iowa, and Justin Steele out for the season, there's room for rotation additions of any kind in Chicago right now. Even the less-beloved "organizational depth" additions.
Chicago Cubs sign veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull for stretch run
Turnbull, who signed with the Toronto Blue Jays after working out for teams (including the Cubs) earlier this season, was recently let go.