{"id":185609,"date":"2026-05-11T22:11:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T22:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=185609"},"modified":"2026-05-11T22:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T22:11:07","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-bombshell-something-massive-may-be-quietly-brewing-in-chicago-the-cubs-are-now-being-linked-to-a-former-cy-young-winner-from-the-giants-and-insiders-believe-this-isn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=185609","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 BOMBSHELL : Something massive may be quietly brewing in Chicago \u2014 the Cubs are now being linked to a former Cy Young winner from the Giants, and insiders believe this isn\u2019t just about adding another arm\u2026 it\u2019s about transforming an entire season before it slips away, a move that could send chills through the National League if it becomes reality \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2273125663-e1778506653760.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2273125663-e1778506653760.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2273125663-e1778506653760.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2273125663-e1778506653760.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Cubs Trade Pitch Lands Former Cy Young Winner From Giants\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>The Chicago Cubs could trade for Robbie Ray of the San Francisco Giants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Chicago Cubs are in the market for starting pitching help following a rash of injuries, with a pair of San Francisco Giants aces potentially at the top of their list in the trade market.<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic compiled a list of 10 pitchers who could make sense for the Cubs. Chicago is missing Matthew Boyd and Justin Steele right now. Cade Horton is done for the season. Adding to the rotation is likely a priority for the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Giants starters Robbie Ray and Logan Webb topped the list for Mooney and Sharma. Ray is a two-time All-Star. The left-hander won the 2021 AL Cy Young award while with the Toronto Blue Jays. Webb also has two All-Star selections on the ledger. He\u2019s the reigning Gold Glove winner at starting pitcher.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Chicago Cubs Trade Pitch: Robbie Ray, Logan Webb of the San Francisco Giants Named Potential Targets<\/h2>\n<p>Ray joined the Giants via trade from the Seattle Mariners during the 2024 offseason. San Francisco sent back outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani. Ray suffered a flexor strain in the previous season. He required elbow surgery. The lefty didn\u2019t debut with San Francisco until July 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 campaign saw Ray return to full health. He delivered 32 starts of a 3.65 ERA as a crucial member of the Giants\u2019 rotation. Ray\u2019s strikeout rate slipped to 24.6%, but he kept walks in check and worked deep into games.<\/p>\n<p>The Mariners inked Ray to a massive five-year, $115 million contract in 2021. He could\u2019ve opted out of the deal after his first season in San Francisco. Ray unsurprisingly declined the opt-out option. The elbow injury limited him to seven starts in 2024, which would\u2019ve capped his value on the open market.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Injured Webb Would Be a Difficult Fit<\/h2>\n<p>Webb has been the picture of durability since entering the San Francisco rotation on a full-time basis. He\u2019s made at least 32 starts in each of the past four seasons. Unfortunately, Webb is currently on the injured list with a knee injury. The issue knocked him out of his most recent start after just four innings.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unclear how long the knee injury was affecting Webb\u2019s performance. He\u2019s off to a brutal start, posting a 5.06 ERA across eight appearances. Webb is punching out just 20.2% of opponents. His walk rate is up nearly 2% from last season.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1451120070-e1776349760115.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Trade Idea Would Land Former Cy Young Winner\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chicago is in the trade market because of its own pitching injuries. Making a play for Webb, who is also injured, might not be feasible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What Would it Cost to Land Ray?<\/h2>\n<p>Mooney and Sharma name outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara as a possible option in a Payton Tolle or Connelly Early trade with the Boston Red Sox. Ray shouldn\u2019t be nearly as expensive.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old Ray is in the final year of the deal he signed with the Mariners. He\u2019s making $25 million this season. An acquiring club would only be on the hook for the rest of that figure and could then let him go in the winter. The Cubs could pry Ray away without much investment, especially as the Giants tumble out of playoff contention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Cubs could trade for Robbie Ray of the San Francisco Giants. 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