Cubs and Cardinals eye Jose Soriano as trade target before deadline

The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly interested in acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels. Soriano, who started the season strong with one run in his first 37⅔ innings, faces control issues, leading the American League in walks. Currently, the Cubs sit at 39-36, ranked third in the National League Central, while the Cardinals are in second place. Both teams may engage in a bidding war for Soriano, who has two years of control remaining and has impressed with his strikeout capability despite a recent dip in performance.

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