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Cubs Eye Trades to Strengthen Starting Rotation This Offseason

11/28/2025

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The Chicago Cubs are actively seeking to improve their starting rotation this offseason after injuries, including Justin Steele's season-ending elbow surgery.
Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins acknowledged the need for improvement, noting Cade Horton emerged as a top pitcher.
The Cubs plan to explore trades and free agency to bolster the rotation as the market heats up, following moves by other teams, including the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease.

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The Chicago Cubs are actively seeking to improve their starting rotation this offseason after injuries, including Justin Steele's season-ending elbow surgery.
Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins acknowledged the need for improvement, noting Cade Horton emerged as a top pitcher.
The Cubs plan to explore trades and free agency to bolster the rotation as the market heats up, following moves by other teams, including the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease.