The Cubs (49-55) came out of the All-Star break with a disappointing 2-4 homestand against the Diamondbacks and Brewers. With just four days until the trade deadline, it’s almost certain Chicago will be sellers, something president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer basically confirmed to reporters recently.
Amid this roster uncertainty, the North Siders head to Missouri for an interleague series against the Royals. Kansas City has been a big surprise after a dreadful 2023, with a 56-47 record that has them currently in possession of the final playoff spot in the American League.
The Royals’ offense isn’t a juggernaut with a team OPS of .