You’d definitely hope that when the Boston Red Sox threw down a whopping $120 million contract for a player like Alex Bregman, they’d be gearing up to build a team around him. Absolutely, that seems like the only way to go. But here we are, talking about the same squad that dealt away Rafael Devers—their $313.5 million superstar who was meant to be the cornerstone of their future.

Let’s not jump to conclusions that the Red Sox are going to hold onto Alex Bregman for the long haul. After all, he’s sitting at the top of the list for trade candidates in Major League Baseball. Ever since the Red Sox sent Devers packing to the San Francisco Giants, they’ve been stuck with a 5-8 record.

Their struggling offense has gained league-wide attention. Even more than that, it’s the idea of the Bregman trade that has taken over the league now. The series of moves since Alex Bregman’s signing eventually ended with the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers.

Now, since ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel have ranked Bregman as the top trade candidate, which club is best suited for him? To your surprise, it’s the Chicago Cubs. Yes, they were the finalists in the race to sign him. In fact, they even offered him the same as the Red Sox did. However, their contract was spread over four years instead of three.

That’s where the Cubs dropped the ball on him. But now, if Bregman becomes available down the line, you can bet the Cubs won’t hesitate to throw their hat in the ring again. That’s how he’ll link up with his old buddy from the team again. You might not see it coming right off the bat, but it’s Kyle Tucker.

In 2018, Bregman and Tucker were the big names for the Houston Astros. This dynamic pair going after the titlesa together—what do you think? If the Red Sox are on board, they could snag DH Justin Turner and outfielder Owen Caissie.

Overall, the Cubs are the second-best scoring club in this league. Moreover, signing Bregman would mean getting their offense on a better level. Well, let’s save our excitement till it materializes. Additionally, this trade deadline, the Cubs will reportedly enter as aggressive buyers.

Cubs’ strategy at this trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs have held a tight grip on first place in the NL Central. In order to not lose that grip and stay playoff relevant, the team and the front office have started targeting the players like Alex Bregman that will bring stability to the lineup.

Of course, the Cubs require pitchers for their starting rotation. With Justin Steele and Javier Assad injured, the Cubs could use two starting pitchers to fill in their shoes. Additionally, they’re also looking for a left-hander in the bullpen.

Except for starting rotation, the team is also actively exploring their bench depth. So, for filling up on these spots, the Cubs might have to send their top prospects off.

The left-hander Jordan Wicks has a stunning 1.69 ERA across his three outings at Triple-A iowa. So far as it seems, the Cubs might see him as a trade chip. Then we have right-hander Jaxon Wiggins, who’s also doing well in the minor leagues with an impressive 2.09 ERA.

Then we have Owen Caissie. He happens to be the No. 1 Cubs prospect. Cassie has grabbed attention across the league by being an exceptional left-handed power-hitting outfielder. The thing is, if the Cubs end up trading Kyle Tucker, then it makes Caissie very much tradable.

It could also be a big mistake if the Cubs decide to let him go. All three of these are promising prospects. If the Cubs trade them for better players like Alex Bregman, then it could mean that they are sacrificing in a long-term perspective.

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