The Cubs are eyeing a pitching upgrade before the trade deadline, leveraging their strong position player performance and breakout farm system talent. Utility prospect James Triantos, their 11 prospect, is being called up but may be traded due to limited playing time — echoing last year’s strategy where high asking prices for arms stalled deals. Meanwhile, Pedro Ramirez and Josiah Hartshorn are rising fast, with Hartshorn now the top prospect. The big question: Will the Cubs bite the bullet on pitching trades — or stay cautious, knowing their young talent could be the price they’re unwilling to pay?

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