Cubs Reportedly Shopping Owen Cassie Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Chicago Cubs are expected to have a massive trade deadline, but who the team will target remains uncertain. If Jed Hoyer wants to have as strong of a deadline as he needs to, it’ll require him to move on from some of his top prospects.
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According to former MLB general manager Jim Bowden, the Cubs are willing to part ways with some of their top prospects, including Owen Cassie.
“The Cubs are going to win the trade deadline in the NL Central,” Bowden said on “Foul Territory TV.” “They’re everywhere right now, and they’re willing to part with Owen Cassie, one of their top power-hitting outfield prospects. And (president of baseball operations) Jed Hoyer and (general manager) Carter Hawkins are literally everywhere. I talk to people in the industry, and they’re all in to do what it takes to win.”
Apr 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Jed Hoyer President of the Chicago Cubs talks to the media before a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field.David Banks-Imagn Images
This is important news, as Hoyer will likely improve his team drastically if he’s willing to move on from any of his top prospects. Outside of Cassie, there should be some other guys who could be dealt with. However, it sounds like he could be the biggest name available.
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It’s also promising that Bowden has heard from people around the league that Hoyer and Carter Hawkins are doing whatever they can to find packages.
With the trade deadline at the end of July, the Cubs still have a few days to weeks before things genuinely heat up. However, once it reaches the second half of this month, they’ll have to be ready to go.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.