Cubs prioritize starting pitching ahead of MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have identified adding starting-pitching depth as their main focus leading up to the MLB trade deadline. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has initiated discussions with other teams, largely driven by injuries in their rotation. Cade Horton is out for the season, Justin Steele has yet to debut this season, and Jameson Taillon is currently on the injured list. With the front office making contacts for potential trades, the Cubs aim to bolster their pitching staff amid these challenges.
- •Cubs' top priority is adding starting pitching.
- •Jed Hoyer has begun making trade inquiries.
- •Cade Horton is out for the season.
- •Justin Steele has not made his season debut.
- •Jameson Taillon is on the injured list.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs reveal 'top priority' for MLB trade deadline
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