Cubs eye Mariners starter Emerson Hancock as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly interested in trading for Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock, who has a 3.16 ERA in 19 starts this season. With the Cubs in need of pitching reinforcement after recent injuries and roster changes, they could offer bats or prospects such as Matt Shaw and Kevin Alcántara in a potential deal. The Mariners, who are two games out of a wild card spot, are open to trading Hancock and Luis Castillo but not their key starters. The trade deadline is next Monday, and both teams are exploring options to bolster their rosters.
- •Cubs need pitching after designating Jameson Taillon for assignment.
- •Hancock has pitched 19 games this season for the Mariners.
- •Mariners looking to trade surplus pitchers before the deadline.
- •Cubs could offer Shaw and Alcántara to acquire Hancock.
- •Trade deadline is next Monday, creating urgency for both teams.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs Should Trade For Mariners Starter With 3.16 ERA
"The Seattle Mariners have a surplus of starting pitchers and the Chicago Cubs could use one
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