"That could lead them to seek even more pitching depth, though how they would manage to do that without pushing someone out of the mix is an open question. Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd, Shōta Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, and Edward Cabrera are the presumptive starters pending injuries, with Colin Rea and Javier Assad providing support. Then they'll get Justin Steele back at some point in the first half, which could result in a six-man rotation or some kind of modified structure."
"As Levine is reporting, however, Gallen may still be in play. "The Cubs and Scott Boras have continued talks about Zac Gallen becoming a Chicago Cub," Levine said. "Those talks are ongoing. My reporting is the possibility is that it'll be a shorter-term type contract." Hmmm. I find this a bit odd on at least two fronts, the first of which is that it could mean parting with one of their current starters."
The Chicago Cubs are exploring the possibility of adding Zac Gallen on a shorter-term contract despite signing Alex Bregman and downplaying the luxury tax. The projected rotation currently includes Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd, Shōta Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, and Edward Cabrera, with Colin Rea and Javier Assad as depth and Justin Steele returning in the first half. Adding Gallen could force a current starter out or require a modified rotation structure. A short-term deal would not solve longer-term control issues, and Gallen is coming off the worst season of his career, making the move potentially lateral.
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