It was one of Hoyer's busiest trade deadlines and positions the Cubs to be a legitimate contender come October. Across the league, several former Cubs players (and a critical Cubs prospect) were traded, as well. Gage WorkmanRemember when there was a chunk of Cubs fans clamoring for Gage Workman to play a meaningful role for the team last year? This season, he's made eight appearances with the Guardians and that's the most action he's seen since that 2021 campaign. If the Cubs and all their trade deadline additions want to return to the Fall Classic this October, the road runs through Skubal and the Dodgers.