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Cubs Strengthen Rotation with Sonny Gray Trade Amid Injuries

11/28/2025

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Story summary

The Chicago Cubs pursue upgrades to their starting rotation after last season.
Signing Matthew Boyd, pitcher, and acquiring Michael Soroka, pitcher, did not prevent injuries from making the rotation unreliable.
The Cubs recently traded for Sonny Gray, veteran pitcher to bolster rotation.
Carter Hawkins, Cubs general manager, notes Cade Horton’s strength and team lacks depth in young pitching prospects.
The Cubs plan to explore trades and free agency for pitching.

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Story summary

The Chicago Cubs pursue upgrades to their starting rotation after last season.
Signing Matthew Boyd, pitcher, and acquiring Michael Soroka, pitcher, did not prevent injuries from making the rotation unreliable.
The Cubs recently traded for Sonny Gray, veteran pitcher to bolster rotation.
Carter Hawkins, Cubs general manager, notes Cade Horton’s strength and team lacks depth in young pitching prospects.
The Cubs plan to explore trades and free agency for pitching.