Cubs president Jed Hoyer emphasized that the team’s focus remains on acquiring pitching ahead of the August 3 trade deadline, despite recent offensive struggles and injuries to key pitchers like Edward Cabrera and Justin Steele. Hoyer noted that significant trades are more likely post-All-Star Break, while the team seeks smaller additions, as seen with last year’s trade for Drew Pomeranz. Currently, Chicago is bolstering its rotation with Matthew Boyd returning from surgery, but faces a thin pitching staff overall. The crowded playoff picture complicates potential trades, with many teams hesitant to sell early in the season.
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