Cubs Target Controllable Pitching Trio: Soriano, Weaver, Hoffman on Deadline Radar
The Cubs are aggressively pursuing pitching ahead of the trade deadline, targeting controllable arms including Angels right-hander Jose Soriano, Mets ace Luke Weaver, and Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman, with plans likely involving two starters and a reliever or vice versa. Soriano would add rotation depth at a relatively modest cost, thanks to arbitration through 2028, while Weaver and Hoffman bring bullpen impact under favorable contracts through 2027. The club has also been linked to other big-name arms and could trade prospects to secure multiple market-ready pieces as they push for a playoff run.
