The Chicago Cubs didn't quite land their established controllable starting pitcher at the trade deadline, but they did add a starting pitcher under control through the 2028 season. In the day leading up to the deadline, Garrett was floated as a potential candidate for the Cubs. In a scenario where Garrett had been the primary upgrade to the rotation at the deadline, there would have been major questions. But after the Cubs added Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, they found a project play for their rotation next season. Cubs' trade for Braxton Garrett has gone under-the-radar, but there are important implications.