There Appears To Be A Cubs Trade Coming Very Soon

Here’s all you need to know about the latest Cubs trade rumors.

So, earlier on Sunday the Cubs were reportedly making a strong push for reliever Brad Brach. It was the second time he was linked to the Cubs in the past few weeks. Ultimately, the Orioles traded Brach to the Braves.

All right, so the next connection was with Marlins’ reliever Brad Ziegler. He’s been linked to the Cubs earlier this week and then there was a report that he was going to be traded soon this afternoon.

The Cubs were still in the mix.

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brad ziegler, who has allowed just 2 ER over his last 27 innings dating back to June 2, likely to be moved soon. cubs, Red Sox among possible landing spots, also perhaps Indians, astros
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 29, 2018

That’s when everyone went into high alert, as two Cubs prospects were pulled from their games.

According to the box score, Luis Ayala was also pulled from the game in the second inning. That’s Giambrone and Ayala so far.
— Cubs Prospects (@cubprospects) July 29, 2018

Trent Giambrone #Cubs Leads @smokiesbaseball with 16 Homeruns, 22 Stolen bases and second with 19 Doubles. Pulled in the 3rd inning and didn’t appear to be injury related. Ranked as the 30th best prospect https://t.co/Ujt5ZIVn17 prospect list. Hugs reported in the dugout
— Mick Gillispie (@BroadcasterMick) July 29, 2018

Yet, take Ayala out of the picture.

Luis Ayala was lifted due to illness, just in case we're still talking about him being part of a trade.
— Evan Altman (@DEvanAltman) July 30, 2018

However, those prospects are reportedly not involved in a deal with the Marlins for Ziegler or any other of their pitchers.

The Marlins do not appear to be part of this. https://t.co/1BLIqbYG6D
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) July 29, 2018

The Cubs were also reportedly looking at two more Texas Rangers relievers, but ESPN’s Jesse Rogers says it won’t be a third trade with Texas.

Sounds like a trade but don't know yet. If they've made a new one, it's not with the Texas Rangers, according to a source. https://t.co/Lodj3kwMIl
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) July 30, 2018

And it’s not for Angels’ pitcher Blake Parker and if you’re wondering if Trent Giambrone is the player to be named later for the Cole Hamels deal, he’s not that either.