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Cubs Trade Rumors: A Lot of Starting Pitchers to Keep an Eye On

Chicago Cubs On SI·Elias Schuster·21 days ago
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While it may only be May 11, it only feels like a matter of time before the Chicago Cubs acquire a new starting pitcher. The rotation has been hit hard over the last couple of months. Expected ace Cade Horton watched his season come to an end early due to Tommy John Surgery. Justin Steele was working his way toward a 2026 debut before a setback put things on pause. Then, most recently, Matthew Boyd suffered a fluke meniscus injury that required surgery. To be sure, the lefty received some positive news and could be back on the mound in June , but the list speaks for itself. Heck, the bullpen has been bitten even harder by the injury bug. Chicago has shuffled seats repeatedly, as several of their top relievers have had week-long stints on the IL. Of course, this could lead the front office to bolster this area of the roster, as well. And they have already started to take some flyers on a few veteran arms in Triple-A.…

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