Cubs Create New Trade Deadline Term As Jed Hoyer Earns Praise

The Chicago Cubs went into the 2024 trade deadline in a place many felt they would not be in. After expectations were raised to win a division title, they instead found themselves in last place and scraping the bottom of the pool of contenders in the National League. Because of that, decisions loomed.

President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer told the media that the team would not be looking for rentals to fight back in 2024. The plan would be to assess the roster and players available...