The Cubs are heavily involved in the free agent starting pitching market, but moving prospects for a front-line arm may be wise. The trade rumors are starting to pick up with the Winter Meetings only a few days away, and one of the biggest names being mentioned is MacKenzie Gore. Jed Hoyer showed interest in acquiring the southpaw at the trade deadline, but high trade prices steered the Cubs away from making a deal with the Nationals.
Gore posted a 3.80 ERA in 22 starts prior to the deadline, then struggled with a 5.