As MLB trade deadline nears, here are 5 Cubs that could find new teams
The Cubs enter action Tuesday 3.5 games out in the NL Wild Card race
The Chicago Cubs appear to be moving their focus toward building their 2025 roster, and there are several players who could end up on the trade block as next week’s deadline approaches.
Teams will have until July 30 to make trades to gear up for the stretch run, and the Cubs are likely going to focus on deals to build their roster for the 2025 season and beyond.
Here are five players who have been linked to other teams via the trade rumor mill.
Cody Bellinger
Bellinger is currently on the injured list with a broken finger, but that hasn’t stopped multiple teams from inquiring about his availability.
David Vassegh of Sportsnet LA has reported the Cubs have been scouting Los Angeles Dodgers farm teams in recent weeks, and mentioned that a potential reunion with Bellinger could be explored.
Bleacher Report had also connected Bellinger to the Philadelphia Phillies, and the New York Yankees have also been floated as a potential landing spot for the slugging outfielder.
Bellinger has an opt-out available on his contract he signed with the Cubs earlier this year, but if he opts in the team would have him for two more seasons. Both his injury and that contract status could impact any potential return, but at 29 years of age, Bellinger is still well within his prime years.
