The Chicago Cubs lineup is missing one thing and that was clear in their series against the Atlanta Braves.
Some of the excuses are fair. Injuries, struggles, and anything else are all a part of the game. However, 50 games into the season, this isn't some new trend, it's who the Cubs are."The Cubs desperately need power, and that should be the top area Hoyer will target around the deadline. Entering Thursday, Chicago ranked 10th in the NL in slugging and 19th in MLB in home runs and OPS.
The Cubs pitching staff has done what they've needed to do thus far. However, while they'll need to add a reliever or two before the deadline, the priority has to finding a player who can come in and make an impact on this lineup. Entering the season, there were concerns over the potential offensive output. There are hitters in the lineup who can swing the bat at a high level, but it felt like the front office was banking on Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki to have similar years to what they had in 2023.
Bellinger has dealt with injuries but hasn't been the same hitter he was last season. Suzuki has also struggled with injuries, but his 108 OPS+ is the lowest of his career.Jed Hoyer might feel that health is all they need, which is certainly a possibility. Either way, they should combine that health with an addition or two, going all out for a team with a real chance of competing with a trade.
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