With a comfortable lead in the NL wild card race, the Chicago Cubs will be buyers at the trade deadline. All that said, though, the fact they're in prime position to play in October again has many - including Dansby Swanson - believing in this club's potential. It doesn’t always look pretty or look fun, but it gets the job done. Matt Shaw's lingering injury could prove to be an issue for Hoyer, especially if they're putting together a deal with a contending team that's as focused on 2026 as the years ahead. Will Hoyer deliver a shot in the arm to Swanson and the Cubs?