The Cubs are in a pitching crisis as key starters like Cade Horton and Justin Steele sit out with injuries, forcing them to potentially rely on free-agent starters Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga in a playoff series. With the August 3 deadline looming, the front office is scrambling to find reliable arms for the long haul — and Joe Ryan from the Twins, a two-time All-Star with one more year of control, is emerging as a top target. The Cubs’ fate hinges on whether other teams, like Minnesota, decide to become sellers — and if they do, Chicago could strike gold before the postseason.
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