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Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors: Mixed Signals on Familia, Britton

The Chicago Cubs are still looking to improve their roster before the MLB trade deadline later this month, and the trade market is heating up.

Here are the latest rumors surrounding the Cubs, as well as their divisional opponents:

Cubs Out on Familia?

According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the New York Mets are working to finish up a trade for closer Jeurys Familia, but the Chicago Cubs are not involved in the talks.

The Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves are also out of the mix for Familia, according to Olney’s report. The Oakland Athletics appear to be the team in hottest pursuit of his services.

It was not clear whether price or personal conduct was at the root of the Cubs’ reported lack of interest, as Familia was suspended last season due to domestic violence allegations.

Is Britton Still on the Cubs’ Radar?

According to MASN Sports’ Roch Kubatko and other reports, the Cubs are one of several teams who are pursuing Baltimore Orioles reliever Zach Britton. The Cubs, along with the Astros, Phillies, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Braves have all expressed interest in the reliever, according to the report.

Britton, best known for his stellar 2016 season with the Orioles, has fallen on hard times this season, with a 3.68 ERA and four saves in 15 appearances. He only has 13 strikeouts in 14.2 innings, and he has walked nine batters and given up 11 hits in those appearances.

Health concerns remain a question for Britton, which the Cubs likely will want to avoid since they’re already dealing with an injury to closer Brandon Morrow.

Brewers Evaluating Infield Options at Deadline

According to multiple reports, the Brewers are still interested in Minnesota Twins infielder Brian Dozier, but there is another name to potentially add to the mix.

According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Brewers are also one of the teams believed to be interested in New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. Cabrera has 17 home runs and 53 RBI this season, and is batting .282 in 354 at-bats for the Mets. 

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