{"id":103329,"date":"2025-07-02T22:26:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T02:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=103329"},"modified":"2025-07-02T22:26:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T02:26:06","slug":"cubs-top-third-base-trade-targets-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/07\/02\/cubs-top-third-base-trade-targets-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Third Baseman Targets for the Cubs as Deadline Approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Cubs front office has made one thing clear: they are going all in on this team. This means they will do anything to get the pieces they need via trade. They have no problem with selling their current farm system if it means a chance to win it all this year. They have made it clear that they will trade for starting pitching, as that has been a weak spot all season. The Cubs will also go after a relief pitcher and someone new at third base. Because Matt Shaw<\/a> has been the <\/span>Cubs’<\/span> weakest link, they hope to trade for a one-year rental at the hot corner. Who could this be?<\/span><\/p>\n

Top Third Base Targets for the Cubs at Trade Deadline<\/h2>\n

Eugenio Su\u00e1rez<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"\"
Jun 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) watches his ball on a double in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eugenio Su\u00e1rez<\/a>, third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, is by far the most sought-after target for the Cubs at third base. Su\u00e1rez provides an excellent bat, as he is fourth in MLB in home runs at 26 and has a .888 OPS. Additionally, he plays pretty good defense at third. <\/span>Not only is he an excellent player, but he would be one of the <\/span>cheapest<\/span> options for the Cubs, which is perfect for a one-year rental.<\/span> The Diamondbacks are only three games out of the wild card, so it is not clear yet whether or not they will be selling. But, seeing as the Cubs have expressed interest in D-Backs starting pitchers Merrill Kelly<\/a> and Zac Gallen<\/a>, it could be a perfect package deal.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Matt Shaw has improved on the defensive side, <\/span>Su\u00e1rez’s<\/span> hitting ability is very much desired. Shaw is very young but has not found his way at the plate. Although he has played better since his recall<\/a>, he is only slashing .221\/.305\/.315 this year. This has posed the need for a new third baseman for this year. Getting both Su\u00e1rez and either Gallen or Kelly from the D-Backs would be the best-case scenario for the Cubs when it comes to the third base position.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ke’Bryan<\/span> Hayes<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ke’Bryan Hayes<\/span><\/a> is a name that has caused some buzz in the trade world. According to Francys Romero, the Cubs are one of a few teams monitoring Hayes as a possible trade piece.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Several teams are closely monitoring 3B Ke\u2019Bryan Hayes as a trade piece, according to industry sources.<\/p>\n

Hayes is one of the players most likely to be traded, with the Tigers, Yankees, and Cubs among the potential suitors.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) June 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n