The Chicago Cubs are heading towards the 2024 MLB trade deadline expected to sell some pieces.
While they may not be total sellers, the Cubs seem likely to move players in deals that will help them compete in the future.
One player who could be on the trade block is veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon.
Jed Hoyer may not feel the need to move him due to the fact that he has another year on his contract after this season, however, Taillon is playing at a very high level of late and could draw a lot of interest on the trade market.
Teams around the league need starting pitching. There are quite a few contenders who will end up paying a premium to acquire a starter.
Chicago could look to cash in on the market.
The Athletic has provided an intriguing potential landing spot for the 32-year-old starter.
They recently stated that the Baltimore Orioles could be a team to watch for him.
Taillon’s medium-term contract — which runs through 2026 and has a balance of roughly $42 million — could appeal to the Orioles given their lack of controllable starters beyond this season.”
Over the last few weeks, the Orioles have been one of the teams most linked to starting pitching trades.
They have been reported to have interest in a blockbuster deal for both Garrett Crochet and Tarik Skubal.
If they can’t get one of those two elite starters, pivoting to a piece like Taillon would make sense.
