I feel the opposite. Above average defenders with consistent bats are far easier to find than quality pitching depth. Deal him away for an arm and don't look back.
Final draft results:
-16 pitchers (15 via college).
-5 hitters (4 via college).
Ending the first half tied for the 5th best record in baseball. All things considered, I'll take it. Rest well this week, Cubs!
Not with Shaw on IL.
https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/06/29/kevin-alcantara-and-gavin-hollowell-return-as-matt-shaw-and-ethan-roberts-hit-the-il/
When they traded Durbin for Harrison to Boston this offseason my brother & I knew they just landed another ace. He's easily a MLB top-20 SP this season, and isn't even the best SP on their team. Truly fascinated by their pitching development and analysis.
In semi-hopeful Cubs pitching news...