Cubs deal with pitching injuries while offense stays strong
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Chicago Cubs face significant challenges with their starting rotation, including injuries to Cade Horton, Justin Steele, Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, and Jameson Taillon. Despite these setbacks, the Cubs' offense remains productive, helped by players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dansby Swanson. Analysts have given the team a B grade at the season's midpoint, urging the Cubs to pursue additional pitching help before the trade deadline. Potential targets include Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes.
- •Cade Horton out for the year after Tommy John surgery.
- •Justin Steele has not debuted this season due to surgery.
- •Cubs' offense features Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dansby Swanson.
- •Analysts recommend acquiring at least one impact starter.
- •Trade deadline approaching as team seeks pitching reinforcements.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Severe starting pitching injuries cap the Cubs' midpoint grade
"The Cubs are rolling despite massive starting rotation problems.
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