ESPN names 7 pitchers Cubs can trade for to solve injury woes

With the MLB trade deadline approaching on Aug. 3, ESPN’s Buster Olney outlined seven starting-pitching candidates the Chicago Cubs could pursue to address their injury problems. Olney pointed to multiple setbacks: Cade Horton required season-ending elbow surgery after 7⅓ innings, Justin Steele has faced another setback, and Edward Cabrera is recovering from a major leg injury suffered in June after a costly offseason trade. Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment, underscoring the need for reinforcements. Olney’s names include Peralta and Holmes from the Mets, Ray from the Giants, and a group of potential strong fits such as Gausman, Detmers, Skubal, and Mize if their teams choose to sell.