The Chicago Cubs are on fire, riding a 10-game winning streak that has fans buzzing. But amidst the excitement, a question lingers: do they need another starting pitcher? That's the dilemma facing team President Jed Hoyer after a string of injury setbacks. Matthew Boyd recently underwent left meniscus surgery—a freak injury from playing with his kids—and is expected back in June. Meanwhile, top prospect Cade Horton is out for the season, and Justin Steele's return from elbow surgery hit a snag.
Social media has been ablaze with trade rumors, including a false report Friday that the Cubs were in talks with the New York Mets about Freddy Peralta. The rumor spread like wildfire on MLB Trade Rumors and even got airtime on the team's flagship radio station, WSCR-AM 670, before being quickly retracted. The original tweet and its correction racked up nearly 600,000 views by Saturday night. It's a classic case of "tweet first, verify later"—a sign of the times in sports media.
Despite the noise, the Cubs are staying cool. The trade deadline is still three months away, and there's no rush to make a move. Jameson Taillon, who starts Sunday against the Texas Rangers, says Boyd is in good spirits and already getting treatment back at Wrigley Field. "He takes incredible care of his body," Taillon noted. "He invests a lot in his recovery and diet. This was just a fluke thing playing with his kids."
For now, the Cubs are focused on their hot streak and trusting their depth. Whether they'll add another arm remains to be seen—but don't believe everything you read on X.
