Cubs Whispers

Cubs just traded Bailey Horn to open up a 40 man spot... Cubs have traded LHP Bailey Horn to the White Sox for RHP Matt Thompson

MLBTR adds fuel to this speculation by indicating the Cubs are actively pursuing a deal to clear a spot on the 40 man roster before they officially announce Bellinger... Cubs working on potential trade? Keegan Thompson is mentioned as one of the players the Cubs could be moving to open a 40 man spot rather than releasing a player for nothing to open the spot for Bellinger

Source: Cubs in trade talks with teams involving Keegan Thompson Rumor posted by "@HotStoveCubbies" is that the Cubs are shopping Keegan Thompson due to an abundance of arms on the 40 man roster and in the minors who are close enough to the majors that they like better. Source cites Thompson's high number of walks allowed as to why the Cubs are willing to part with him. The Rays are mentioned prominently as a likely team the Cubs are talking to due to Rays interest expressed earlier for Thompson when the two teams discussed a trade for Tyler Glasnow before he was ultimately traded by the Rays to the Dodgers. Further discussion mentions the Rays abundance of infield bats as a potential match between the two teams. View full rumor

Cubs Potential Landing Spot For SP Jordan Montgomery Per Heyman Jon Heyman via live chat on X with Bleacher Report moments ago and lists the Cubs along with the Red Sox, Giants, and Angels as speculative most likely landing spots for free agent starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Heyman cited Jordan's close friendship with Cubs starter Jameson Taillon as to why the Cubs are an attractive spot for Montgomery. In the clip Heyman also mentioned that Cody Bellinger landing back with the Cubs is still the most likely scenario and that the Cubs are still expected to do more to fill out their roster. View full rumor