Cubs add pitcher Jake Woodford ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:57 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have added pitcher Jake Woodford to their roster just before the MLB trade deadline. Woodford, a former first-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals, replaces Andrew Wantz who was designated for assignment. This move is seen as a way for the Cubs to maintain a fresh bullpen amid potential roster changes as they pursue further pitching upgrades before August 3. While Woodford's role may be temporary, he brings experience to a team looking to bolster its pitching staff for the remainder of the season.
- •Cubs designated Andrew Wantz for assignment on July 30.
- •Jake Woodford, picked 39th overall in 2015, joins the Cubs.
- •Woodford has a 13.50 ERA from previous appearances this season.
- •Cubs are expected to be active in pursuing additional pitching.
- •Trade deadline is set for August 3.
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs Make Pitching Move, Add Veteran Top-40 Pick Shortly Before Trade Deadline
"The Chicago Cubs have frontrun the MLB trade deadline with a pitching staff transaction, adding a division rival’s former first-round pick.
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