Even after completing a huge trade last week for left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman, it appears the Chicago Cubs are continuing to try to bolster their bullpen as Monday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline quickly approaches.
According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Cubs are discussing a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for right-handed reliever Joe Smith.
The Cubs are having talks on the Angels' Joe Smith; so are some other teams, as well.
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is also reporting the Angels are discussing Smith with two other teams.