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Cubs trade proposal wouldnât land a star, but it would help Jed Hoyer fix his injury issue
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs are considering a trade to acquire pitcher Zack Littell from the Washington Nationals to address their injury issues. This move aims to bolster their pitching staff as the season progresses.
Key points
- Cubs need to trade for pitchers due to injuries
- Jed Hoyer is looking to make a trade soon
- Proposed trade involves Zack Littell from Nationals
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It's only a matter of time before the Chicago Cubs do what's needed to make a trade for another arm or two. It's very obvious that for the Cubs to be the team they're looking to be, they'll need pitchers in the later months of the campaign.
With the injuries only piling up, hopefully, Jed Hoyer will do what's needed sooner rather than later.
In a recent trade proposal, he'd accomplish just that in a deal with the Washington Nationals. The trade wouldn't blow anybody out of the water, but it would be a nice way to get back on track.
Cubs Get: Zack Littell
Nationals Get: Jefferson Rojas, Brandon Birdsell
âThe Cubs have lost Cade Horton for a very long time due to injury. They will get back Matthew Boyd this week, yet their rotation falls off a cliff. They currently are fielding: Jameson Taillon, Javier Assad, and Colin Rea. While Littell is not much better, he provides depth with sub-4.00 ERA upside. Depth goes a very long way in a 162-game contending season,â Thomas Carelli of SI .
Q&A
What is the trade proposal involving Zack Littell for the Cubs?
The trade proposal suggests the Cubs acquire pitcher Zack Littell from the Washington Nationals to strengthen their pitching staff.
How will the Cubs' trade for Zack Littell help with their injuries?
Acquiring Zack Littell is intended to provide the Cubs with additional pitching depth as they deal with increasing injuries among their current roster.
Who is Jed Hoyer and what role does he play in the Cubs' trade decisions?
Jed Hoyer is the General Manager of the Chicago Cubs, responsible for making trade decisions to improve the team's performance and address issues like injuries.
