Insider suggests Cubs trade top prospect for Pirates pitcher
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The Chicago Cubs are expected to make moves ahead of the trade deadline to help them recapture first place in the National League Central from the Milwaukee Bre
On Friday, Finkelstein and Staph predicted that the Cubs would acquire Ryan, sending the Twins a three-prospect package including catcher Moises Ballesteros, infielder Jefferson Rojas, and right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins.
MLB insiders expect the Chicago Cubs will target former aces Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantara at the trade deadline.
David Schoenfield of ESPN wrote in his article, "MLB trade deadline dominoes for 10 biggest names on 2025 market", that the Boston Red Sox should trade for Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller.
Chicago Cubs team president Jed Hoyer made it known that no prospect is untouchable in any potential deal that he decides to make prior to the trade deadline. A recent surge from the top prospect in Chicago's organization may have altered Hoyer's plans just a bit.