The Cubs and Brewers are tied atop the NL Central and are about to start a series against one another that concludes a day before the trade deadline. High drama, indeed. Both organizations figure to be buyers with some overlapping needs, so we could see the balance of power shift dramatically one way or the other. The biggest shared target so far seems to be Eugenio Suárez, who the Cubs are reportedly still prioritizing despite Matt Shaw‘s hot stretch to start the second half.
While the club still believes in Shaw’s potential, they aren’t willing to gamble on the likelihood that he continues to hit this well over the rest of the season.