{"id":60555,"date":"2025-06-09T20:42:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=60555"},"modified":"2025-06-09T20:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:42:26","slug":"cubs-ideal-pitching-trade-target-is-flying-well-under-the-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=60555","title":{"rendered":"Cubs\u2019 ideal pitching trade target is flying well under the radar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\">The Chicago Cubs have emerged as a suitable trade candidate for Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano according to Jon Heyman. Sugano has a better ERA than anyone starting for the Cubs on expiring deals and Japanese pitchers in their 30s on struggling teams.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">https:\/\/t.co\/uxwPN1UFRh. 25 names to be coveted at deadline with odds to go (Skenes, deGrom, Trout odds veeeeeery low! others high)<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) June 6, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\">Sugano recorded a 1.67 ERA in Japan last year illustrating his dominance. His solid command and offspeed arsenal have carried forward to MLB, making him a valuable asset that they can trade considering their struggles this season. He has been a miraculous surprise in MLB this season. The 35-year-old has sported a 3.23 ERA across 75.1 innings, including his 37.2 percent hard-hit rate that has produced more ground balls.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\">Sugano was acquired by the Orioles to replace ace Corbin Burnes who signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in the offseason as a free agent.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-4\">Tomoyuki Sugano is exactly what the Cubs rotation needs<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\">While the Cubs bullpen isn\u2019t a red flag, it\u2019s rounding into shape like bullpens do. Overall, they need higher-end starting pitching. He is considered a valuable trade chip for the Cubs due to his reliable starting pitching. As well, as his asset as a veteran Japanese star who can limit damage on the mound.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\">The Cubs are dealing with some challenges with injuries in their rotation. This would make Sugano a perfect fit considering his stability. His ability to provide quality starts and only surrendering four or fewer runs in all his starts. Overall, he is a stabilizing force for a team dealing with injuries.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote><p>\u2014 Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) June 4, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\">His experience in the Nippon Professional Baseball League as a two-time Central League MVP, a four-time ERA champion, and winning the Sawamura Award (Japan&#8217;s version of Cy Young), demonstrates his skill set as a masterful star.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\">Coupled with his knack for reducing hard contact pairs well with the Cubs&#8217; needs, which will provide them with a needed competitive edge.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\">Adding Sugano would amplify the Cubs&#8217; pitching depth, which would enhance their playoff desires by attracting players such as Kyle Tucker. 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