Cubbies Crib
FanSided

Chicago Cubs Rumors: Breaking down the top moves of the trade deadline

By Ryan Tadych

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 07: Justin Wilson #38 of the Detroit Tigers slaps hands with teammate Alex Avila #31 after a MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on June 7, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Angels 4-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 07: Justin Wilson #38 of the Detroit Tigers slaps hands with teammate Alex Avila #31 after a MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on June 7, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Angels 4-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 5
Next
MESA, AZ – MARCH 13: Jeimer Candelario #75 of the Chicago Cubs returns to the dugout after hitting a homerun in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics on March 13, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
MESA, AZ – MARCH 13: Jeimer Candelario #75 of the Chicago Cubs returns to the dugout after hitting a homerun in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics on March 13, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) /

Cubs keep pillaging the farm – but with good reason

The Cubs had to part ways with two young infielders. For the Cubs, they continued to trade prospects and avoided touching major league talent. Recently named the Cubs’ #1 overall prospect, Candelario, 23, looks to get an opportunity with the Tigers.

Candelario had a couple cups of coffee with the big league team, slashing just .136/.240/.250 in 44 career at-bats with one home run. Candelario has a career .270 average in the minors and is a solid switch-hitter. Unfortunately, he was blocked by Kris Bryant, and with the bulk of the Cubs infield set for years to come, there was no place to put him.

Paredes was playing at Single-A South Bend. Slashing .264/.343/.401, Paredes is having a nice season at just 18 years old. Some scouts even say that he might be better than Candelario. However, with him being an infielder and so young, he became expendable for the Cubs. Paredes is still several years away from being ready for the big-leagues.

A win-win

The Cubs got exactly what they wanted and didn’t trade anyone on the big league roster. The Cubs will have to make two roster moves to make room for the newly acquired players. There is no doubt that catcher Victor Caratini, fresh off his first career home run, will be sent to minor leagues. Justin Grimm seems like the most likely removal from the bullpen, as he still has options left. The Cubs will also have to remove one player from the 40-man roster as well.

The Cubs did not surrender a big-league asset in the deal. With Rizzo and Bryant holding down the corner infield spot for years to come, Candelario lacked a clear path to the bigs. Trading him only helps the team – and doesn’t jeopardize the future.

Home/Chicago Cubs Rumors