The Chicago Cubs are considering a trade to acquire a nine-year veteran pitcher from the Houston Astros, but concerns over his injury history raise doubts about the move's potential success.

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The Chicago Cubs have been very impressive to start the season, though the injuries on the mound have been a significant problem.
It might not look like it right now because the Cubs have really stepped up in a lot of areas, but as the year goes on, there's no debate that the Cubs are going to have to make a move or two if they're in a position to win a World Series at the deadline.
Recently proposing a trade, Sports Illustrated came up with one that would be with the Houston Astros to land a starter who might not be a bad addition, but has also dealt with his fair share of injuries.
Cubs Acquire: SP Lance McCullers Jr.
Astros Acquire: INF Fernando Cruz
“The Cubs make this trade because, at 22–12 and in first place, they can focus on adding pitching depth with upside for a playoff push rather than long-term prospects. They acquire Lance McCullers Jr., who still offers strikeout ability (33 K in 31.1 IP) despite a 6.32 ERA and 1.40 WHIP, making him a high-variance but useful depth starter who could stabilize the rotation or provide matchup value,” Ryan Shea of SI .
The Cubs are proposing a trade to acquire a nine-year veteran pitcher from the Houston Astros.
Concerns about the pitcher's injury history suggest that the trade could negatively impact the Cubs' chances of success.
Injuries on the mound have been a significant problem for the Cubs, prompting the need for potential trades to strengthen their roster.
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I don't mind McCullers as an arm, as I think he has the stuff to be decent and has proven that throughout his career in Major League Baseball.
However, it's also impossible to ignore all of the injuries he's dealt with. At this point, it would be a disservice for the Cubs to go out and land a guy who isn't reliable, at least health-wise.