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| Player | Pos | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Bregman |
3B | 0.246 | 5 | 20 | 0.312 | 0.343 |
 Carson Kelly |
C | 0.283 | 1 | 7 | 0.317 | 0.358 |
 Dansby Swanson |
SS | 0.180 | 7 | 28 | 0.290 | 0.322 |
 Ian Happ |
LF | 0.230 | 15 | 35 | 0.342 | 0.490 |
 Michael Busch |
1B | 0.247 | 7 | 37 | 0.346 | 0.399 |
 Michael Conforto |
DH | 0.237 | - | - | 0.358 | 0.462 |
 Miguel Amaya |
C | 0.217 | - | - | 0.298 | 0.348 |
 Moisés Ballesteros |
DH | - | - | - | - | - |
 Nico Hoerner |
2B | 0.247 | 4 | 33 | 0.336 | 0.348 |
 Pete Crow-Armstrong |
CF | 0.254 | 11 | 32 | 0.353 | 0.440 |
 Seiya Suzuki |
RF | 0.247 | 9 | 22 | 0.326 | 0.409 |
 Kevin Alcántara |
RF | - | - | - | - | - |
 Pedro Ramírez |
2B | 0.217 | - | - | 0.321 | 0.261 |
| Player | Pos | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brett Sullivan |
C | 0.207 | - | - | 0.243 | 0.310 |
 Edouard Julien |
2B | 0.228 | - | - | 0.341 | 0.310 |
 Ezequiel Tovar |
SS | 0.215 | 5 | 23 | 0.302 | 0.338 |
 Hunter Goodman |
C | 0.249 | 18 | 33 | 0.330 | 0.528 |
 Jake McCarthy |
CF | 0.282 | - | - | 0.311 | 0.448 |
 Kyle Karros |
3B | - | - | - | - | - |
 TJ Rumfield |
1B | 0.254 | 3 | 17 | 0.332 | 0.393 |
 Troy Johnston |
RF | - | - | - | - | - |
 Willi Castro |
2B | 0.266 | 3 | 22 | 0.288 | 0.370 |
 Sterlin Thompson |
RF | 0.239 | - | - | 0.300 | 0.283 |
 Braxton Fulford |
C | - | - | - | - | - |
 Chad Stevens |
2B | 0.038 | - | - | 0.218 | 0.038 |
 Tyler Freeman |
RF | 0.273 | - | - | 0.332 | 0.371 |
Chicago Cubs — News
Taillon departs with a 5.19 ERA and 0.357 xwOBA through 13 starts—already underperforming relative to the rotation. Imanaga (4.74 ERA) becomes the staff's de facto ace, with Rea (4.59 ERA, 5-3) and Cabrera (4.99 ERA) filling gaps as Chicago (34-32, +3 run diff) sits fourth in the Central.
Núñez has no 2026 season stats and will likely remain a Triple-A depth option with the Cubs' 40-man roster having space. Chicago's rotation ERA remains underwater across the board (Imanaga 4.74, Taillon 5.19, Rea 4.59, Cabrera 4.99), making this a low-impact claim given Núñez's unproven status.
Cubs lose their second-worst rotation arm (5.13 ERA, 1.26 WHIP) mid-start against a 26-39 Giants team; Chicago's rotation ERA has deteriorated across the board (Imanaga 4.74, Rea 4.59, Cabrera 4.99), making depth injuries costly for a +4 run-differential team fighting for Central contention.
Chicago's rotation ERA has deteriorated across the board—Imanaga (4.74), Taillon (5.13), Rea (4.59), Cabrera (4.99)—leaving the Cubs 6.5 games back of Milwaukee with a +4 run differential despite scoring 302 runs. Swanson's collapse to .180 AVG with a .292 xwOBA through 62 games represents a critical offensive drag that deadline acquisitions alone cannot fix.
Kelly signed a minor league deal with LAD in November and is being moved to Chicago's farm system. The trade has minimal major league impact given Kelly's lack of 2026 MLB appearances.
Colorado Rockies — News
Thompson had not appeared in 2026 after being designated for assignment; Colorado clears a 40-man spot for prospect Cole Carrigg as the team continues roster churn while sitting 25-42 with a -95 run differential.
Colorado (24-42, -99 run diff) continues roster churn with Freeman sidelined by concussion; Criswell has no 2026 appearances yet and enters a rotation where Lorenzen (8.01 ERA, 2-7) and Freeland (7.81 ERA) are anchors to the worst pitching staff in baseball.
Age-related decline in MLB hitting has accelerated beyond historical norms, but current roster construction shows teams still value veteran bats: Angels have Mancini (.070 AVG in limited action), Rangers deal Martin Jr. to Rockies at 31, and Astros explicitly refuse to trade 31-year-old Alvarez despite his continued elite production (.316 AVG, 0.493 xwOBA).
Colorado sits 24-42 with a -99 run differential, the worst record in MLB, making them legitimate sellers despite a tight playoff picture around the league. Lorenzen (8.01 ERA, 1.90 WHIP) and Freeland (7.81 ERA) offer minimal trade value, suggesting any deals will center on younger prospects or relievers.
Martin, 31, represents depth movement for a Rangers team sitting 32-33 with a +14 run differential. Colorado, mired at 24-42 with a -99 run diff, adds a utility option but addresses no rotation or offensive production concerns.
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