Cubs Linked to Trade Interest in Mitch Keller From Pirates originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs will need arms at the trade deadline, no matter where the rotation stands over the next month. As a contending team, there's absolutely no reason for Jed Hoyer not to at least add one starter to his rotation over the next month.

The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly talking about a trade that would bolster the Cubs’ starting rotation.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperate to trade Mitch Keller, and the Chicago Cubs will benefit more than anyone. The Cubs and Pirates have been talking for over week about Keller.