Hoyer: Deadline push centers on pitching depth for Cubs’ late-season run
TL;DR
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the deadline was about fortifying the pitching staff for the remainder of the season, adding two pitchers described as starting pitchers (Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman), plus Braxton Garrett, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Tyrone Taylor to bolster depth and versatility, with the Cubs stressing there are no more waiver trades left and acknowledging the challenge of losing some prospects in the process.
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