Cubs pursue Tigers pitcher Mize before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are looking to enhance their pitching rotation before the MLB trade deadline on Monday. Following the trade of Jameson Taillon to the Blue Jays, the Cubs reportedly have their sights on Tigers pitcher Casey Mize. Mize has posted an impressive 2.70 ERA this season across 16 starts, which includes 8 quality starts. Despite missing out on Tarik Skubal, who was traded to the Dodgers, the Cubs believe Mize could help strengthen their postseason chances. If they cannot acquire Mize, veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman of the Blue Jays might serve as an alternative.
- •Cubs seek to upgrade pitching staff before Monday's deadline.
- •Jameson Taillon was traded to the Blue Jays.
- •Casey Mize has a 2.70 ERA this season.
- •Mize has made 16 starts, including 8 quality starts.
- •Kevin Gausman may be an alternative if Mize is unavailable.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — 1 last-minute trade Cubs must make before deadline
"The Cubs were unable to entice the Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal to Chicago, but they could go after another Tigers pitcher
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