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Created: 2025-07-21 13:29:00 UTC

The Cubs' top trade deadline priority is to add starting pitching help, reports @JimBowdenGM.

Chicago's targets include Mitch Keller, Merrill Kelly, Zac Gallen, Sandy Alcantara, Edward Cabrera, Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano.

The Cubs would also love to land a third baseman such as Eugenio Suárez or Ryan McMahon, among others. Like most contending teams, the Cubs also would like to add depth to their bullpen.

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