Cubs pursuing Tarik Skubal ahead of trade deadline
Chicago's deadline pitching hunt reportedly includes Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, according to sources cited by Cubs beat reporter Patrick Mooney.
The Cubs are actively searching for pitching help before the trade deadline and have identified Tigers ace Tarik Skubal as a target, per sources. The report comes from Patrick Mooney, the Cubs' beat reporter, lending credibility to the claim. No deal has been completed or formally agreed upon. Skubal is one of the top starters in baseball, making any potential trade a significant acquisition.
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