Jake Woodford’s Cubs stint is over — he’s officially a free agent after a brief, rough debut with the team. Once a reliever with eight MLB seasons under his belt, mostly in the NL Central, Woodford’s career has been defined by high ERAs and losing records. Though he’s 29 and still young, his recent struggles and limited innings make him a likely minor league deal candidate. Will he find a new MLB home or head back to the minors? The answer’s still up in the air.

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The Cubs are eyeing a savvy “buy low” move before the trade deadline—targeting Freddy Peralta, whose dip in stats this season masks his elite past. A two-time All-Star with a stellar ERA history, Peralta’s impending free agency and low trade value make him the perfect fit for Chicago’s second-half push, especially as they navigate pitching injuries and aim to stay in contention.

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Cubs’ farm system just got a major upgrade with three top-10 rookies from the latest draft—Cade Townsend, Caden Surell, and Myles Bailey—all now locked in the top 10. Jefferson Rojas stays No. 1, followed by Josiah Harnston and Jackson Wiggins. Townsend, a first-rounder, boasts elite spin potential and a 3.94 ERA in college, while Surell and Bailey bring raw power (23 and 13 homers, respectively) but need to improve their swing-and-miss rates. Townsend’s No. 7 ranking might be a bit low given his strikeout dominance and high-upside pitching profile—currently third among Cubs’ pitching prospects. This trio injects fresh energy and diverse strengths into the system, making it an exciting time for Chicago baseball.

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