4 Cubs Who Won't Survive the Trade Deadline

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is about a week away and the Chicago Cubs are expected to be one of the teams that unloads a plethora of talent in the next few days. Cubs president Jed Hoyer confirmed on Monday that the team will be a seller at the deadline "barring a big win streak over the next week," per ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

Sitting 3.5 games back of the final NL playoff spot with several teams ahead of them, it makes sense that the Cubs should focus on acquiring future assets. Fortunately, the club has several movable trade pieces that should net back a solid return.

Here are four Cubs who likely won't survive the trade deadline in Chicago.

1. Cody Bellinger, OF

Assuming that the Cubs are sellers, Cody Bellinger could be one of their most attractive trade assets.

The 29-year-old outfielder's track record will make him someone that title contenders chase. Bellinger is a former NL MVP who's also a two-time Silver Slugger and a former Gold Glove recipient. He also has championship experience stemming from a World Series run with the LA Dodgers in 2020 — the same postseason where he was named NLCS MVP.

Bellinger has missed time due to injury this season, but he's still been a solid presence at the plate. He's slashing .269/.331/.410 while tallying nine home runs, 37 RBIs, 27 walks, and five stolen bases in 344 plate appearances. While his performance isn't exactly on an MVP level this time around, the Scottsdale, AZ native is still on pace for 18 HRs and 76 RBIs on a 162-game slate.

Bellinger would also be a multi-year presence for any team that looks to acquire him. He has a $27.5 million player option in 2025 and one for $25 million in 2026, meaning he wouldn't just be a late-season rental if he ends up enjoying his next destination.

While Bellinger has been solid for the Cubs throughout the last two seasons, now might be the perfect time to move him.