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Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon has been part of the top-of-the rotation trio that’s made starting pitching the team’s strength this year, along with Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga. So, it was only natural that with the Cubs trending away from making win-now additions at the trade deadline, reports of interest from contenders would begin leaking out.
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer confirmed the team’s direction Monday when he said the team likely wouldn’t trade for players that would only contribute this year, focusing on moves that will improve the team in 2025 and beyond.