Cubs 2026 trade deadline tracker, instant reactions
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The MLB trade deadline is nearly upon us and the Cubs are right in the thick of the hot stove, with needs in the rotation and the backend of the bullpen.
TRANSACTION TRACKER
LAST UPDATED: July 30 – 2:40 p.m.
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Acquisitions & reactions
Here you’ll find moves involving the Cubs once deals are reported and the information is deemed reliable, plus reactions from Tony Andracki, Jared Wyllys, Patrick Norton and more.
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Other notable Cubs transactions since 7/27
JAKE WOODFORD• [Jul. 29 – 5:05 p.m.] The Cubs have selected the contract of RHP Jake Woodford.
ANDREW WANTZ• [Jul. 29 – 5:05 p.m.] The Cubs have designated RHP Andrew Wantz for assignment.
ANDREW WANTZ• [Jul. 27 – 3:31 p.m.] The Cubs have selected the contract of RHP Andrew Wantz.
JAMESON TAILLON• [Jul. 27 – 3:31 p.m.] The Cubs have designated RHP Jameson Taillon for assignment.
Possible targets & noteworthy rumors
STARTING PITCHERS• Sandy Alcantara, RHP, Miami Marlins
The Athletic (Jul. 29): The Marlins are unlikely to make Alcantara available before the deadline.
• Shane Bieber, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays
• Reid Detmers, LHP, Los Angeles Angels
• Clay Holmes, RHP, New York Mets
• Freddy Peralta, RHP, New York Mets
The Athletic (Jul. 29): The Cubs have “checked in” on Peralta.
• Robbie Ray, LHP, San Francisco Giants
• Tarik Skubal, LHP, Detroit Tigers
The Athletic (Jul. 29): The Cubs are “considering Tarik Skubal as their blockbuster option” but would still prefer to acquire a starter “under club control beyond this season.”
• José Soriano, RHP, Los Angeles Angels
• Michael Wacha, RHP, Kansas City Royals
• Logan Webb, RHP, San Francisco Giants
RELIEF PITCHERS• Andrew Kittredge, RHP, Baltimore Orioles
• Mason Miller, RHP, San Diego Padres
• Luke Weaver, RHP, New York Mets
Targets headed elsewhere & other blockbusters
Currently unavailable … unless you were hoping to see catcher Logan O’Hoppe in a Cubs uniform.