When you think about the most crucial members of the Chicago Cubs' (all too brief) postseason run in 2025, how many starting pitchers are on the list?
Shota Imanga was a home run waiting to happen every time he took the mound, and Matthew Boyd interspersed strong outings with bullpen-wrecking blowups. A few members of the bullpen — namely Daniel Palencia and Brad Keller — had their moments, but in truth, Jameson Taillon was probably the most reliable pitcher on Craig Counsell's staff in October.
And now the Cubs should take advantage of that fact and trade him.