The Chicago Cubs are viewed as a landing spot for a Toronto Blue Jays catcher if they sell at the deadline.
From pitching to hitting, and whatever else the front office views as a need, the Cubs should be looking to take that next step.listed Danny Jansen as a veteran catching option Chicago might target, writing that they could use"some more offense behind the plate."The 25-year-old Amaya has struggled immensely on the offensive end, slashing .188/.266/.290 with just one home run in 69 at-bats. Gomes, a long-time veteran now 36 years old, hasn't been much better.
Both catchers have been as bad as any when it comes to their offensive production. While the Cubs have found success as a team, this has been a major weak point and could come back to be an issue if it isn't addressed. On the other hand, the Blue Jays has slashed .297/.409/.676 with three home runs in 37 at-bats. He's dealt with an injury, but it isn't expected to keep him out for too long.
Perhaps the best part about adding Jansen is that he'd just be a rental as he hits free agency at the end of the season. The front office could re-sign him at the end of the year if it worked out well, but either way, it shouldn't require much of a haul to land him. With plenty of movable prospects, Chicago's in a great position to make a move that could put them over the edge before the deadline.
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