Rumor: Top 50 Trade Candidates: Deadline Weekend Edition

[Brock Beauchamp]

If the Cubs keep winning, it feels like buying at the deadline becomes inevitable, which is good news for the Cubs because up to this point, the deadline has been rather quiet, as there are many teams still on the fence about selling and few selling teams have have clear upgrades at positions. MLBTR's Anthony Franco runs through the best remaining trade targets heading into the final 72 hours before the trade deadline.

Of particular interest to the Cubs:

• Josh Hader: RP, San Diego Padres
• Michael Lorenzen: SP, Detroit Tigers
• Eduardo Rodriguez: SP, Detroit Tigers
• Paul Sewald: RP, Seattle Mariners
• Scott Barlow, RP, Kansas City Royals

Who are your favorite trade targets and why?

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