To advance deep in the postseason, the Cubs could consider making a crucial trade to revamp the starting rotation. As things stand, Chicago has Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, Matthew Boyd, Colin Rea, and the youngster Ben Brown.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele has provided an update following his season-ending surgery. The southpaw took to social media to thank fans after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery. The details of Steele's surgery have yet to be announced. "Appreciate the prayers and thoughts.. God is good," Steele wrote.