Will Jameson Taillon Be Back in Blue? Cubs’ Decision on Pitcher’s Future Looms Large
The Chicago Cubs have been linked in a ton of rumors throughout the early stage of the MLB offseason. With the Winter Meetings about to get underway, things could heat up in the very near future.
Over the last few weeks, the Cubs have been heavily linked to quite a few high-level starting pitchers.
They have already signed Matthew Boyd to a two-year deal, but the rumors surrounding names like Corbin Burnes, Max Fried, and Walker Buehler have not ceased to swirl.
With that in mind, if Chicago does make a move for a top-notch pitcher, they would like look to move on from someone currently on their roster.
Before any of that, one writer has urged the Cubs to make a move with one of their current starters.
Zach Pressnell of FanSided recently suggested that Chicago could move on from veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon.
“The most obvious answer here is Taillon, who’s set to be paid $18 million in 2025 and $18 million in 2026. The Cubs could likely move Taillon to another contender in exchange for big-league-ready talent. If they were willing to attach prospects and money to him, they could take a shot at some top trade targets on the market this winter. While it’s not a guarantee he’s moved, the idea makes a lot of sense. The only issue here is that Chicago may not find an offseason suitor for their starting pitcher. If they do, they should move him.”
