Cubs trade deadline plans have major Alex Bregman, Ian Happ problem

The Cubs have been linked to starting pitching trades more than any other team this season. Injuries and rotation struggles heighten their need for upgrades. However, Alex Bregman and Ian Happ could complicate any deadline plan. ESPN's Bradford Doolittle notes Chicago may back off if the issues persist. Jed Hoyer says his staff expects the problems to normalize soon. Happ is at minus 8.8 RBIs, Suzuki minus 12.7, and Bregman minus 13.2. That underperformance could blunt the cost of pitching upgrades. If progress stalls, Chicago may avoid a major pitching spree.