Cubs Pitching Surge Ahead of Playoffs | MLB News

The Cubs just pulled off a pitching power move at the trade deadline, bringing in Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes to fortify their rotation — and they’re not done yet. With Baxton Garrett adding depth in Triple-A, and veterans like Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, and David Peterson already in the mix, the staff is suddenly stacked for a playoff push. Meanwhile, Edward Cabrera is inching back toward the majors after a rehab stint where he dominated, striking out eight on 97 mph fastballs. He’ll likely need three more minor league outings before returning, possibly during their mid-August homestand. His past performance had its ups and downs — including a blister issue — but his velocity is back up, and the team hopes he can reclaim his former form. With Gausman and Holmes set to debut soon, and Colin Rea shifting to the bullpen, the Cubs are juggling roles — and fans are watching closely to see how it all shakes out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5b86a49d3d18726