The Chicago Cubs are looking to be active buyers as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches, but they may also trade catcher Carson Kelly, especially with prospect Owen Ayers nearing the majors. Kelly is having a solid 2026 season with a .260 batting average and strong defense, making him appealing to teams like the Yankees, Rays, and White Sox. The Cubs, needing solutions for their starting rotation and ninth-inning struggles, see potential in trading Kelly for much-needed assets. His $7.5 million mutual option for 2027 suggests he might be a rental player.
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