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Cubs Eye Skubal Before Deadline | Chicago Cubs News
The Cubs are reportedly going all-in for Cy Young-caliber pitcher Tarik Skubal, who’s been lights out this season with a 2.70 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 90 innings—especially dominant in his last four starts. With the Cubs sitting second in the division and leading the wild card race, they’re eyeing a rotation upgrade before the trade deadline. But here’s the catch: Skubal is a free agent at season’s end and could demand the biggest contract ever for a pitcher. The Tigers want young pitching in return, and Cubs’ top prospect Owen Ayers is on the table—though it’s unclear if that’s enough…
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