Windy City Duos Chase Detmers to Power Rotations

Rumors say the Cubs and White Sox have shown interest in Angels left-hander Reid Detmers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Detmers, controllable through 2028 at a modest arbitration salary, owns a 4.05 ERA across 21 appearances this season with a 28% strikeout rate and a 7.5% walk rate. The Angels could seek multiple top prospects for a controllable pitcher with upside; the Cubs are thin in their rotation due to injuries, and the White Sox sit in a competitive AL Central spot while seeking rotation help and other upgrades. Detmers and teammate José Soriano remain affordable assets that could catalyze a multi-player deal.