The Chicago Cubs are in a playoff push and should be aggressive in the trade market ahead of the deadline.
The Cubs could use another reliever, and Major League Baseball analyst Drew VonScio of Newsweek urges Chicago to trade for flamethrower Aroldis Chapman.
“Chapman reuniting with the Cubs makes a lot of sense for both teams,” VonScio wrote. “The two-time World Series winner, one of which was with the Cubs in 2016, continues to perform at a high level even at 37 years old. So far this season, Chapman has recorded nine saves on 10 opportunities. He’s also recorded a 1.88 ERA and 32 strikeouts…
“The Cubs would also benefit from having a clubhouse leader like Chapman, who is one of a few players with postseason and World Series experience,” VonScio added. “If Chicago wants to challenge the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs, adding Chapman should be a priority for them.”
Chapman signed a one-year, $10.75 million deal with the Red Sox, but with Boston off to a slow start, he could be a trade chip. MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported Chapman will be a hot trade commodity ahead of the deadline.
“Scouts already are keeping an eye on Boston Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman, who will be a hot commodity at the trade deadline if the Red Sox fall out of the AL East race,” wrote Nightengale.
Chapman played for the Cubs in 2016 and helped Chicago win the World Series. This season with the Red Sox, the right-hander is 3-2 with a 1.88 ERA in 26 games, including 9 saves.
