As the playoff picture will start to take shape in the coming weeks, how did the Cubs’ NL rivals stack up against them at the trade deadline? Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectMost impactful addition: RHP Dustin MayKey departure: OF Alexander Frias (No. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectMost impactful addition: OF Lane ThomasKey departure: RHP Lucas Braun (No. Cubs fans may remember Hope as the key piece in the Michael Busch trade all the way back in January 2024. San Diego PadresJul 30, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray (38) delivers during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.