Cubs have to make this trade if they want to win NL Central, and Jed Hoyer wants to keep his job
The Chicago Cubs are currently struggling in the National League Central, sitting in fourth place with a record of 32-28. President of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer, faces pressure to make trades to improve the team's chances of making the playoffs. Right-hander Seth Lugo is being considered as a potential addition to bolster the roster.
- ▪The Cubs are 5.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.
- ▪Jed Hoyer has not made sufficient moves to enhance the team's competitiveness.
- ▪Seth Lugo, a 36-year-old right-hander, has a 3.55 ERA and is being floated as a trade option.
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