The Chicago Cubs aren’t waiting around for the MLB trade deadline to heat up, they’re making moves now. Though top prospect Owen Caissie is feeling the impact. Coming off back-to-back losses to the Milwaukee Brewers,

The Cubs are likely to deal from their position player depth to acquire pitching. That they are showcasing Ballesteros adds intrigue.

The Chicago Cubs' pursuit of a starting pitcher has been known for a while, and with five days remaining until the trade deadline, the team may be desperate than initially thought. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today,