The Chicago Cubs have NOT acquired left-handed starting pitcher Reid Detmers from the Los Angeles Angels despite this recent report:
Michael Cerami wrote on X: “SOURCE: The Cubs are acquiring Reid Detmers from the Los Angeles Angels. They get their controllable starter.”
ESPN’s Jesse Rogers wrote: “The Cubs have not acquired Reid Detmers in a trade with the Angels, per a source.”
Chicago Cubs Have NOT Acquired LHP Reid Detmers from Angels
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 28: Reid Detmers #48 of the Los Angeles Angels throws a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 28, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
This season, Detmers has posted a 4.03 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP and 145 strikeouts in 125 innings across 22 starts. He has a strong 3.35 FIP this year, suggesting that he has been better than his results.
There’s much to like about Detmers’ Baseball Savant page. The southpaw has a chase rate of 32.3% and a whiff rate of 29.0%.
Detmers relies on a mid-90s four-seamer, mid-80s slider, low-70s curveball, mid-80s changeup and mid-90s sinker.
We will see if the trade does end up happening. This post will be updated with the latest news on the situation.
Cubs Acquire LHP Braxton Garrett From Miami Marlins
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 19: Braxton Garrett #20 of the Miami Marlins delivers during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at loanDepot park on May 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
The Cubs acquired left-handed starting pitcher Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote: “The Chicago Cubs are acquiring left-hander Braxton Garrett in a trade with the Miami Marlins, sources tell ESPN.”
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale wrote: “The Marlins receive 1B prospect Jonathon Long (Cubs’ 10th-best prospect) and RHP Jace Beck (28th-ranked).”
GettyJUPITER, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Braxton Garrett #20 of the Miami Marlins poses for a photo during the Miami Marlins Photo Day at Roger Dean Stadium on February 18, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Garrett has spent the bulk of the season in Triple-A, which is a reason to believe the Cubs could still acquire Detmers.
However, the Cubs surrendered two top-30 organizational prospects to acquire Garrett, who is under team control through the 2028 season, so the team may not want to give up more prospect capital for another left-handed starter.
Although you can never have too much pitching. The Cubs’ brass may still be working to acquire Detmers.
Here’s an update from Cerami: “I obviously see the pushback from solid reporters out there. For now, I am standing by my reporting. I haven’t been wrong before and trust my source(s). If I need to retract it and apologize, I will. But we are not there yet.”
Garrett had a solid 2022 season, posting a 3.58 ERA in 17 starts, then followed with a strong 2023 season, recording a 3.66 ERA in 31 appearances (30 starts).
Chicago Cubs Have NOT Acquired LHP Reid Detmers from Angels