MLB 2025: Is a world chain-tier roster in the cub?

Chicago – there was a lot of discussion about Chicago cub MLB business was potentially large tricks on the trading deadline, but the team eventually opted for midtier improvement rather than a magnificent addition.

This was not a case for some top national league contestants of Chicago. Philadelphia philis, New York Met’s And San diego padress All high-ended closures landed, while cubs traded for relievers Taylor Rogers And Andrew kitterde With Starter Mike Soroka – who is on IL after leaving its first start in Chicago due to shoulder inconvenience – with the utility man Willie Castro,

GM Carter Hawkins told ESPN, “When you look at other teams, you are actually competing with good players, but they are not decisions you are doing at the moment,” GM Carter Hawkins told ESPN. “Their decisions are you during the week and month. It takes some discipline, especially in a moment when you see things walking in this way, but we were able to stick to our perspective and felt really good about what we were able to add.

“Teams are trying to find the man who can close the eighth or ninth innings, but also cost a lot.

So from where do those business deadlines enter the stretch run to the cub? Is their current roster enough Milwauki Bruers In NL Central Race? And do they have a championship-level team that can compete in a loaded NL in October?

We asked three MLB internal sources-one coach, an executive and a scout-K panel to assess Chicago’s post-trend deadline roster.

Start pitching

Cub 14 rank^Wan In the beginning era and how far they would go to improve rotation, this was the biggest question around the team before the deadline.

Chicago has tolerated several important injuries for rotation, including losing Justin Steel (Elbion) for the weather, Shota Imnaaga (Hamstring) for more than a month and Jameson Talel (calf), which is coming back this month. Right hand batsman Xavier Assad Hope back soon, but not all the seasons have been pitched due to a diagonally issue.

After coming from Washington National On the deadline, Soroka started in only two innings for the cub and now the team is waiting to see when he returns. Even when Soroka returns, it is more than the back-end option or postson swingman than the October Starter.

“When you hear what the starter prices were and Miami was scoring a run, all these factors were involved,” the cub left the fielder Ian happy Said. “It is difficult for those people to raise.”

Right now, Imanaga, Matthew boy And Cad Horton The top three of the team’s top three locks with Emmanga and Boyd’s postsen rotation with Boyd.

Scout: “Hiccups are their pitching: they have playoff starters in Iyngaga and Boyd (I like Boyd, but they have a history of injuries and fatigue). Others such as Cad Horton and Colin Ri Can turn into a good game, but it is not sure you feel comfortable handing over the ball in a game. ,

executive: “I really thought that the cub would add another starting pitcher. I think they have enough pitching to reach by October, but I worry that they are able to match against some other deep NL clubs.”

coach: “Outside of Emmanga, they have good, five-inning pitchers for October. I will take my opportunity against Horton, Talel or Boyd for the third time through order, but I like Imnaaga. It is always difficult to square him.”

Bullpen

Cub’s bull is ranked 12^Wan In the era with the deadline of Rogers and Kittred to fill a specific requirement.

According to ESPN research, before those trades, the team secured the final place in baseball by a comprehensive gap in the use of Cinerball. In fact, the 4.9% rate of throwing of the cub’s pitch will be the lowest since the data available by any team (2008).

Rogers (50%) and kitrayed (34%) immediately become the top syrnkerballers of the team, a significant feature when a double play is required on a team with standout infield defenders.

“Those who have a separate pitch profile,” shortstop Dansbi swanson Said. “This really helps give some new looks in our bullying. Hopefully, our defense can also help them.”

Scout: “They have addressed their bulfane, but still have some weak links. Very good defensive clubs that can stop the run for those.”

executive: “October baseball is usually concentrated around pitching, and I worry about their ability to win a long chain.”

“I think why they did not go after closters who change the teams, but you are asking a lot (Daniel) Palansia In October. I am not sure they have enough. ,

coach: “When we faced them, Brad Keller And Drew Pomeranz There were lights-outs. But you can never have enough. I read that they now have three leftists, which will be useful while facing teams like Philips. Kaleb the thelaber Is underraged. ,

Make a line

The offense of the cub has been near the top of the league for most of the season, but is slipping late. In the middle of the order, began with the all-star, cool Kyle tucker Which has been hitting only .212 since the all-star break.

Team decided not to search for a third basman Eugenio Suarez, Ryan McMahon And K’Brian Hayes All went on the time limit of trade. Instead, the cub chose to achieve Super-Supelity Man Willy Castro Minnesota twins,

Castro has already demonstrated its versatility. In his first few days with the team, he launched four games on four different positions, giving regular breaks as a August dog days.

“I think he fills another need,” Swanson said. “We had not really so. … I am never surprised by the time limit. Whatever we have, we connect it.”

Scout: “This has been a good crime throughout the year. They should have enough speed because playoffs can come on a theft basis.”

“Better and medium defense. (Michael) Bush The best underraged player who can play good defense and contribute aggressively. (Matte) ShawProtecting is strong and also helps in addition to Castro. ,

“His weakness is a bench, but Castro can change it. It is a good pickup that a lot of teams were watching.”

executive: “The good news for him here is that he has a tremendous aggressive team, so he is going to be a difficult matchup for anyone in the playoffs. … There are many teams that can use Willie Castro, so it is a good pickup. ,

coach: “They are insecure against the leftists. When the tucker is not killing them, they are going to have trouble. But they usually do it, so it is set throughout the middle of their lineup. Ever since you asked, I didn’t think they would touch their crime on the deadline. They already have pieces and speeds that harm them.”