Cubs Add Kittredge, Castro, Soroka at Deadline

The Chicago Cubs made several moves at the MLB trade deadline to strengthen their roster, acquiring reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for 17-year-old shortstop prospect Wilfri De La Cruz. Kittredge, a 2021 All-Star, has a 3.45 ERA with 32 strikeouts this season and is expected to fill high-leverage bullpen roles. The Cubs also traded for pitcher Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals to add rotation depth. Additionally, Chicago acquired utilityman Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins, enhancing the team's versatility and switch-hitting options. Despite these targeted upgrades, the Cubs chose not to pursue a blockbuster trade, retaining their top prospects. The moves reflect the team's strategy of incremental improvements as they aim for a playoff spot.