Cubs: 3 familiar faces to trade for not named Kris Bryant or Javy Baez

Cubs Rumors: 3 familiar faces to trade for not named Kris Bryant or Javy Baez

By Mark Powell | Jun 25, 2023

CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 02: Javier Baez #9 and Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after Bryant hit a home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 02, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 08: David Robertson #37 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

Former Cubs to trade for: David Robertson

David Robertson is having one of the best years of his career. His team, the New York Mets, is in shambles. With that in mind, expect Robertson to be a more expensive trade target from a team that seems more destined to sell by the day.

Robertson played for the Chicago Cubs in 2022. He had a successful stretch, recording 14 saves and a 2.23 ERA. So far with the Mets, he’s been even better, with a 1.64 ERA and 11 saves. Robertson wasn’t brought in to be a closer in Queens — it was thought he would set the table for Edwin Diaz (perhaps with Timmy Trumpet playing in the background). However, the World Baseball Classic put an end to all that.

The veteran reliever was signed to a one-year, $10 million contract in the offseason. He’s a rental, and a damn good one. Despite the demand for bullpen help at the deadline, because Robertson is only available for one year, his price tag should be relatively low in comparison to pitchers with more years of control.

If the Cubs are to buy at the trade deadline, he is the exact type of low-risk move Jed Hoyer would like to make. Chicago feels they have most of their core in place, and would prefer to add the major players in the offseason, when they have more control. For an in-season improvement, Robertson is perfect.

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