MLB trade rumors: Cubs interested in Brandon Morrow, Addison Reed

The Cubs are looking for bullpen reinforcements, and could be interested in free agents Brandon Morrow and Addison Reed, according to reports.

The bullpen was a major hole in the Cubs’ chances to repeat as champions this season, while they saw an effective Dodgers bullpen blow past the Cubs en route to a World Series appearance.

One of the strongest bullpen arms for the Dodgers in the NLCS was Morrow, who held the Cubs scoreless through 4 ²⁄₃ innings in the series. Morrow faltered in the World Series, which was likely due to fatigue given the 32-year-old’s postseason workload.

Reed was traded from the Mets to the Red Sox over the summer, and remained a reliable and productive arm in the later innings. The 28-year-old averaged a strikeout per inning while furthering his reputation as a durable bullpen arm who has yet to see the disabled list in his career.

Wade Davis was the closer for the Cubs in 2017, but is a free agent as well. The Cubs were reportedly interested in bringing Davis back, but are clearly keeping their options open should Davis take more money elsewhere.