Chicago Cubs Face Pitching Crisis After Steele Injury, Eye Trades

The Chicago Cubs are actively seeking to bolster their roster amidst recent challenges and injuries. With pitcher Justin Steele out for the season due to an elbow injury, the Cubs are exploring trades for pitchers like Dustin May from the Dodgers, leveraging the Dodgers' depth in starting pitching. Additionally, the Cubs are considering trades for players like Nolan Arenado, Rafael Devers, and Jhoan Duran to strengthen their lineup and bullpen. Despite a significant victory against the Dodgers, the Cubs' defensive errors have cost them games, highlighting the need for strategic improvements. The team also released pitcher Caleb Kilian, who struggled to meet expectations after being a key part of the Kris Bryant trade. These moves indicate the Cubs' intention to remain competitive in the National League Central Division.