It's been a rough holiday weekend for pitchers the Chicago Cubs were rumored to have interest in ahead of the trade deadline. First, it was Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore hitting the IL and, now, Miami Marlins righty Edward Cabrera is on the shelf, as well.
Gore was placed on the IL with left shoulder inflammation and, although he hopes to pitch again this year, it remains to be seen if the Nats push it with their prized southpaw. A first-time All-Star in 2025, Gore will have to play a key role for the team next season if it wants to climb out of what's looking more and more like a stalled rebuild.