On Thursday, Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer proposed a trade idea that would send Skenes to the Cubs to revamp their rotation. Rymer listed the Pirates’ return as third baseman Matt Shaw, right-handed pitcher Cade Horton, and outfielder Owen Caissie. All three are top-five prospects in the Cubs’ organization.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are headed toward being sellers at the trade deadline. Could they ever consider trading Paul Skenes well before he hits free agency?

The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball, leading the National League Central, but could potentially add a generational pitcher to their roster. Chicago has dealt with some injuries to its rotation this season,