Cubs Predicted to Cut Ties With Top Prospect at MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in baseball and have sat atop the NL standings for much of this season. That means, like for many teams, the trade deadline will likely be about acquiring established MLB talent to fill areas of need.

Cubs ace Shota Imanaga is getting closer and closer to returning to the mound after suffering a hamstring injury.