BREAKING: Cubs To Trade For Chicago White Sox Star

The Chicago Cubs might opt to take a chance and acquire a powerful hitter from their cross-town rivals, the Chicago White Sox. While the Cubs’ offense has been able to generate runs this season, they could benefit from adding more power to their lineup.

The timing seems opportune, as the White Sox, currently tied for the league’s worst record with the Colorado Rockies, might be inclined to offload some talent amidst their struggling season.

According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, designated hitter Eloy Jimenez is one player expected to be available, and the Cubs should consider pursuing him.

Jimenez’s current season stats show a decline, with a batting line of .231/.291/.297, which might make the White Sox eager to move him.

However, deeper analysis suggests Jimenez is likely to bounce back closer to his career averages of .273/.323/.481. While his current numbers are notably lower, there are only a couple of significant changes in his approach.

One notable change is his decreased tendency to hit to the opposite field, a departure from his usual style. Additionally, he’s making contact with less power, resulting in a lower percentage of hard-hit balls.

These alterations likely contribute to his unusually low batting average on balls in play (BABIP) this season, a stat that is expected to regress toward his career norms over time.

Considering Jimenez’s history of success at Wrigley Field, where he boasts a .412 batting average with four home runs and eight RBIs in nine games, he could prove to be a valuable addition to the Cubs’ lineup.

Acquiring Jimenez would also offer flexibility to the Cubs’ roster, potentially allowing Patrick Wisdom to shift from designated hitter to first base, while Michael Busch could transition to third base if needed, providing the team with more options in their lineup configuration.