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As the 2026 trade deadline nears, the Cubs are poised to be buyers, eyeing starting pitching upgrades. Two top prospects—pitcher Jaxon Wiggins and outfielder Kane Kepley—are likely candidates for deals. Wiggins, a high-ceiling arm, offers immediate depth without sacrificing top-tier talent, while Kepley, a hot-hitting center fielder, could be moved due to blocked playing time behind Pete Crow-Armstrong. Both moves reflect a strategic balancing act: trading prospects for immediate impact, even if it’s tough to let go of young talent. Keep an eye on these two as they could be the key to reshaping the Cubs’ season.

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