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And there is a lack of elite starting pitching though I don't think Gallen would fix that but maybe.

Steele as you mention is obviously coming back from injury and we have no idea when and how good he will be when he is back.

Matthew Boyd threw the most innings of his career last year and he pretty clearly felt it down the stretch of the season where he was maybe the worst pitcher the Cubs had until he shoved in his second start vs. the Brewers.

Shota was terrible last year especially down the stretch. So much so they wouldn't let him start Game 5 vs. Milwaukee.

Cade was very good, but also threw the most innings of his career and was probably somewhat lucky. I expect some regression.

Cabrera has elite upside and is trending in the right direction, but also has had major control and injury history in his career. He was shut down with elbow injury towards the end of last year.

Taillon has mostly been solid but he's had his valleys. He was pretty good when he learned the kick change and incorporated it to the end of last season but not the guy I want to rely on.

Colin Rea likewise was pretty good at the end of last season but also he's Colin Rea.

Javier Assad is not good. They can maybe rely on him to spot start and I prefer him coming out of the bullpen. There was a reason he didn't make the playoff roster wasn't on the team at the end of the year.

Jordan Wicks is a guy I actually have hope for but he still hasn't really done it yet on a major league level and he's been hurt.

Ben Brown when he gets hit is absolutely terrible. Worst in major league baseball. I think he has a lot of potential and can be a pretty good pitcher but the exit velo is a serious problem that limits him pitching in the majors in any role. He needs to figure that out.

They have a lot of depth and I expect them to have a lot of options but they can use even more. They need more. It's not a surprise that they are still lurking around looking to add more.

Every team could use more pitching. The Cubs have a great position player group but they don't really have the pitching staff to contend with the elite teams unless they get a few breakouts. Adding more will give them option and more of an opportunity to find the right guys.