Here’s what the Cubs roster looks like after all the deadline deals
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Key Points:
- The Cubs revamped their starting rotation after the All-Star break, initially featuring Colin Rea, Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, and David Peterson.
- Ahead of the trade deadline, the team added two-time All-Stars Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman, along with left-hander Braxton Garrett, to strengthen their pitching staff.
- Injuries to Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown have led the Cubs to consider using some surplus starters in relief roles during the postseason.
- Outfielder Tyrone Taylor, who has performed well against left-handed pitching, provides additional depth and versatility for the Cubs in October.
- These roster improvements came at the cost of prospects like Jefferson Rojas, but the Cubs prioritized enhancing their major-league roster amid a tight division race.
