Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the Cubs considering trading Kyle Schwarber?
The Cubs have depth they may need to move this offseason, and if they acquire Shohei Ohtani, it would be hard to find playing time for both Schwarber and Ohtani in the outfield. A source indicated that if Ohtani comes to Chicago, the Cubs will likely try to deal Schwarber.
What did the Yankees offer for Kyle Schwarber in the trade proposal?
Yankees beat writer John Harper proposed a trade of reliever Dellin Betances and minor league starter Chance Adams to bring Schwarber to the Bronx as their permanent DH.
How did Kyle Schwarber perform after returning from the minors in 2017?
After his mid-season minor league stint, Schwarber slashed .255/.338/.565 with 18 home runs and a wRC+ of 131. Those numbers were much closer to his strong 2015 rookie season performance.
What are the concerns about Dellin Betances as part of the trade package?
While Betances had a solid 2.87 ERA in 2017, his walks per nine innings shot up dramatically from 3.45 to 6.64 between 2016 and 2017. The Cubs need more strike throwers, and Betances may not be consistent enough for their bullpen needs.
What would the Cubs need to get a better return for Kyle Schwarber?
The Cubs would need a more proven starter included in any trade package for Schwarber. The current Yankees proposal of Betances and Adams makes sense but isn't enough value for the World Series hero slugger.