The Chicago Cubs might need to pursue another addition to their starting rotation if the team aims to maximize its potential this season. The team recently rebounded by defeating the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

Early Rotation Concerns Emerge

While the performance of pitcher Miguel Cabrera, the centerpiece of the trade that sent former top prospect Owen Caissie away, has been dominant and encouraging, the first weekend of action exposed vulnerabilities.

Matthew Boyd struggled significantly on Opening Day. Furthermore, Shota Imanaga also gave up several runs on Sunday, creating legitimate worry regarding two of the rotation's top-four starters.

Relying on a pitcher returning from surgery to anchor the rotation is considered unwise. Unless there is a major resurgence from the current staff leaders, reinforcements will likely be necessary.

Front Office Prepared for Action

Cubs President Jed Hoyer is known for being active on the trade market and is expected to be making calls in the coming days. Hoyer typically targets depth for the back end of the rotation, as well as swingmen capable of logging long innings.

The identity of potential trade targets remains unknown at this time. If Chicago cannot secure a trade until closer to the deadline, pitcher Ben Brown, who made the roster out of the bullpen, is a name to watch.

Monitoring Depth Options

Brown is worth keeping a close eye on, as are various players across baseball on minor league deals who might be available but have not yet made MLB rosters but are on an active 40-man roster.

A blockbuster trade seems unlikely at this juncture. However, it is safe to assume that the entire pitching staff will remain under intense scrutiny moving forward.