Adding a big bat hardly seems likely, despite the injuries and underperformance that have plagued both Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant this season. The Chicago Cubs still rank near the top of the league in virtually every offensive statistic – despite the wavering contributions of their big boppers.
The same can be said for the performance of the relief corps. The Chicago bullpen has been largely lights-out this year. For the first time in the Joe Maddon era, though, injuries are taking a toll. Since 2015, the Cubs have been remarkably healthy.