The Chicago Cubs have reportedly offered up Kyle Schwarber in a trade proposal with the Detroit Tigers while attempting to acquire some pitching. Let’s take a quick look at some other landing spots for the powerful Cub and see if we can find them some pitching in the process.
This rumor started up in earnest when Jim Bowden said on MLB Network Radio that the Cubs had been in contact with the Detroit Tigers and were seeking Michael Fulmer or Daniel Norris. Fulmer won the Rookie of the Year award last season and was named to the All Star game this season. Bowden also said that the Cubs offered Kyle Schwarber in return.
From a Tigers standpoint, I totally get not wanting to take on a player that was just called back up from the minors after struggling to start the season and has major defensive limitations for a player that has spent the week in Miami working on his tan following an All Star nod. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a home out there for Schwarbs.
Finding a landing spot for Kyle Schwarber that satisfies two team’s needs is a bit rough, and honestly there aren’t that many viable options out there, but here are the most likely options as we head towards the non-waiver trade deadline.