MLB trade deadline: Cubs reportedly acquire starter Braxton Garrett from Marlins

The Chicago Cubs had a clear strategy at the 2026 MLB trade deadline: Grab starting pitching. A day after the team brought in veteran Kevin Gausman, the Cubs have also traded for Miami Marlinsstarter Braxton Garrett, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.Garrett, 28, has spent the majority of the 2026 MLB season in the minors. He's been excellent at Triple-A this season, with a 2.90 ERA over 77 2/3 innings.The Chicago Cubs are acquiring left-hander Braxton Garrett in a trade with the Miami Marlins, sources tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 3, 2026Garrett, a lefty, was a top-100 prospect all the way back in 2017. He eventually reached the majors in 2020 and — after a few middling years — turned in a promising 2022, posting a 3.58 ERA over 17 starts. He came back in 2023 with another st