Cubs ‘closely monitoring’ trade for Gold Glove 3B

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for more than a starting pitcher before the trade deadline on July 31. With Justin Steele out for the season and multiple starting pitchers needing rest, president Jed Hoyer’s top priority should be landing an ace pitcher for a postseason run. However, the Cubs have an obvious weakness at third base, a position the team knew would be an issue when they passed on Alex Bregman in free agency. Rookie Matt Shaw has not been consistent at the plate this year, and Chicago could use someone with more power in the lineup. Per a report by Francys Romero, the Cubs are one of several teams “closely monitoring” Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes. “Several teams are closely monitoring 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes as a trade piece, according to industry sources,” Romero posted on X. “Hayes is one of the players most likely to be traded, with the Tigers, Yankees and Cubs among the potential suitors.” Hayes, 28, offers more than offense. He won the Gold Glove Award in 2023. Hayes was draRead More