Cubs Predicted To Part Ways With Young Pitcher Amid Injury Woes
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The Chicago Cubs are loaded with talent, but their starting rotation has lacked a bit. Whether it be by injuries or lack of talent, the Cubs have struggled to consistently put five competitive pitchers in their rotation.
With the trade deadline coming up, it should be expected that the Cubs will look to land an arm or two to replace some of the pitchers on the roster.
FanSided's Zachary Rotman predicted the Cubs would part ways with pitcher Jordan Wicks, seemingly suggesting a demotion to Triple-A, in the coming weeks.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: Jordan Wicks #36 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in a game against the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: Jordan Wicks #36 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in a game against the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Matt Dirksen/"Wicks did pitch well his last time out, and he might make a start or two this month with Jameson Taillon sidelined with an injury, but even with Taillon out, the odds of Wicks remaining in the majors past the trade deadline feel pretty slim," Rotman wrote. "The Cubs needed a starting pitcher even with Taillon healthy.
"Taillon's injury will only add to their urgency to add a starter. They can do so and keep whomever they were going to remove from the rotation, presumably Colin Rea, as a starter until Taillon comes back healthy. This would ensure Wicks, a pitcher who has not established himself as MLB-caliber and one who has options, would get sent down to Triple-A."
Sending Wicks to Triple-A seems like the best move for the Cubs, especially if they add a starting pitcher or two at the trade deadline.
Chicago has been connected to starting pitchers like Sandy Alcántara, Seth Lugo, and Zac Gallen ahead of the deadline. If Chicago lands one of these guys, it's likely Wicks is sent down. If the Cubs happen to land two pitchers, Wicks' time in the Windy City is likely over for the season.
But it's all going to hinge on what the Cubs add in the coming weeks.
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