Only the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres' starters have recorded worse ERAs than Chicago's rotation among National League playoff contenders. Gore would bring a much-needed swing-and-miss element to the Cubs rotation, and would immediately slot in as the club's third starter behind Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd.

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The Washington Nationals have a few intriguing trade pieces, with closer Kyle Finnegan being the one most likely to be dealt at the trade deadline.