Just about one week remains until the 2026 trade deadline, and the Chicago Cubs remain in search for pitching. 1 controversial trade Cubs should make before trade deadlineRegardless, the Cubs have to walk away from the deadline with a starting pitcher capable of starting a postseason game. Given his struggles with the Mets this season, Peralta has turned into a controversial target. 1 trade deadline temptation the Cubs must avoidThere should be plenty of options for the Cubs at the deadline, and there comes a warning with that. His strikeout rate is down to 20.6%, walk rate up to 11.4%, and his groundball rate is 33.5%.