Proposed Cubs trade sees Chicago land former Rookie of the Year as replacement starter for injured Cade Horton
This would be a crazy steal by the Cubs.
Proposed Cubs trade sees Chicago land former Rookie of the Year as replacement starter for injured Cade Horton originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Chicago Cubs have had a rough start to the 2026 season, going 4-6 in their first 10 games, and in fifth place in the NL Central.
And, their top two pitchers, Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton, are now both on the IL. With Horton’s return date up in the air, the Cubs will need to find a replacement arm for him in the meantime if they want to contend. FanSided’s Jake Elman proposes that the Cubs should find a way to make a deal with the New York Yankees , and get their ROTY starting pitcher Luis Gil.
MORE: Proposed Cubs signing sees Chicago land $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate to replace injured Cade Horton “The Yankees can say whatever they want about how much they believe in Gil. I personally wouldn’t be shocked if they view him as expendable. Ryan Weathers was awful in spring training and had a disastrous start against the Marlins last weekend, yet all we keep hearing is how great his stuff is and how the Yankees believe they can maximize his talent.
Blah blah, I’ve heard it all before. The Yankees mishandled the Jasson Domínguez situation, and I expect them to do the same with Gil. This would likely cost the Cubs at least one top-30 prospect, but all would be forgiven if Gil helps bring a title back to the North Side,” Elman wrote.