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sports28m ago

Cubs were not listed among the top 25 trade fits in a key ESPN MLB insider roundup this winter.
Insiders Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel authored the roundup, noted for behind-the-scenes insight into trades and fits.
Omission from the list raises red flags about whether the Cubs will trade for a top player or sign a major free agent.
The article ties the omission to potential limits on the Cubs’ offseason activity and roster bolstering via trades or signings.
The piece mentions the Cubs' historical reluctance to large free-agent contracts, suggesting trades as an alternative.
The article notes that a winter meeting period is starting, hinting deals will occur but may exclude the Cubs from top targets.
The report frames the Cubs' absence as an indicator of the internal market narrative around Chicago’s offseason posture.
The Latest Cubs News section is cited, including items like layoffs at Marquee and potential signings.
Grant Young is identified as the author for On SI’s Chicago Cubs content, highlighting the article’s source credibility.
The article emphasizes that trades can be a cost-effective path to roster upgrades for Chicago.

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1) Tarik Skubal tops the list as a potential Tigers centerpiece despite team resistance to trading him.
2) Ketel Marte is viewed as a strong second-base option with a manageable contract and a 40% trade likelihood.
3) Freddy Peralta emerges as a mid-rotation target with a favorable contract and durability profile.
4) Hunter Greene shows elite velocity and a high-end fastball, keeping him in a long-term trade conversation.
5) Byron Buxton could become a sought-after option if a team offers a fit at the outfield or pitching.
6) Jarren Duran ranks as a high-value outfielder whose trade potential remains strong into winter meetings.
7) Joe Ryan of Minnesota is a prime target for teams seeking a controllable starting pitcher.
8) MacKenzie Gore is expected to wear a different uniform by 2026, with high asking prices.
9) Steven Kwan remains a defensively elite, contact-heavy outfielder with two years of control left.
10) The ESPN piece emphasizes that winter meetings will shape which players move and how teams value assets.

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