Trade rumors: Slugging SS available, Cubs, All-Star LHP on the block? - MLB.com

With 11 days until the August 3 Trade Deadline, the Cubs stand out as arguably the contender most in need of a top-of-the-rotation starter, though it's unclear how aggressive they'll be.
Chicago has been linked to Tarik Skubal, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer reportedly prefers a pitcher under club control beyond this season, given the steep prospect cost of acquiring the pending free agent.
Potential Cubs rental targets include the Giants' Robbie Ray, the Mets' Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes, and the Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman, while controllable options include Angels starters Reid Detmers and José Soriano (both through 2028) and Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock, who has a 3.16 ERA in 19 starts and is controlled through 2030.
For bullpen help, the Cubs could pursue the Mets' Luke Weaver, whom they reportedly chased in free agency before he signed a two-year, $22 million deal with New York.
The Angels, under interim GM John Mozeliak, are reportedly open to trading controllable players including shortstop Zach Neto, a power-hitting middle infielder with three-plus years of control despite limited defensive range.
The Red Sox are viewed as a strong fit for Neto after showing offseason interest, especially with Trevor Story on the injured list and the team coming off a snapped 15-game win streak on Wednesday.