Instead, they approached the innings puzzle from the other end, acquiring two veteran relievers — right-hander Andrew Kittredge and left-hander Taylor Rogers — and a versatile swingman — Michael Soroka. They upgraded their bench by acquiring utility player Willi Castro.

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer comments on the pitchers the Cubs picked up, and how hopes for a trade for a starting pitcher did not work out.