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The Chicago Cubs "remain in listening mode" ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon.
"Though the asking price would surely be astronomical, those conversations could theoretically include offers for standout left-hander Justin Steele," per the report.
The Athletic also cautioned "there is little reason to think that he is going anywhere" in part because of what the Cubs would likely ask back in return.
The situation appears to be the same with second baseman Nico Hoerner. Mooney, Rosenthal and Sammon reported a trade for Chicago "would have to involve receiving legitimate contributors who can be plugged into next year's team.