Cubs consider trade for Mariners' Emerson Hancock before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are rumored to be pursuing a trade for Seattle Mariners' starting pitcher Emerson Hancock ahead of the deadline. Currently in a playoff position, the Cubs are looking to strengthen their rotation as they approach the final stretch of the season. Hancock has a 3.26 ERA over 20 starts this year. The proposed trade could involve the Cubs sending Seiya Suzuki and possibly Matt Shaw to Seattle. Suzuki is in the final year of his contract and has an OPS of.835, while Shaw is currently on the injured list. The potential deal could benefit both teams in addressing roster needs.
- •Cubs six games back in NL Central with 52 games remaining
- •Hancock has 3.26 ERA in 110.1 innings this season
- •Trade talks may include Seiya Suzuki and Matt Shaw
- •Suzuki's contract is expiring after 2026
- •Shaw is currently on the injured list
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — MLB rumors: Bombshell Cubs-Mariners trade floated before deadline
"The Cubs' relentless hunt for a starting pitcher on the trade market could lead them straight to a blockbuster deal with the Mariners.
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