Cubs explore trade options as MLB deadline approaches
bleachernation.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The MLB Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, with the Chicago Cubs looking to enhance their pitching staff. Currently trailing the Milwaukee Brewers by seven games in the NL Central, the Cubs are focusing on trade possibilities to address their roster needs. As rumors intensify in the days leading up to the deadline, attention turns to potential players who might be on the move. The Cubs are evaluating their options to make a significant impact through these trades.
- •Cubs seven games behind Brewers in NL Central standings.
- •Trade deadline is August 3, 2026.
- •Cubs targeting pitching improvements.
- •Increased trade rumors as deadline approaches.
- •Potential player moves under consideration.
- 5:54 PMbleachernation.com — Exploring the Cubs’ Best Trade Chips Ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline - Bleacher Nation
"The Cubs desperately need pitching, with this trade deadline the clear avenue to patch those gaping holes. Here are some of the most intriguing players that could be moved ahead of the August 3 deadline.
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