Chicago Cubs Still Hunting Another High-Leverage Arm After Phil Maton Deal

7 months ago

Chicago Cubs Still Hunting Another High-Leverage Arm After Phil Maton Deal

After landing Maton on a multi-year deal, the Cubs are staying aggressive in the late-inning market. A source says Maton “won’t likely be their only established relief signing,” with the front office eyeing a tier below Edwin Díaz and Robert Suarez. Possible targets include Devin Williams, Brad Keller, Pete Fairbanks and Ryan Helsley, as the Cubs shift toward long commitments.

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