The Chicago Cubs are in urgent need of a starting pitcher as they consider options for a Justin Steele replacement. Despite a dramatic comeback victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, consistency and long-term success remain the priority. Rumors suggest MartÃn Pérez of the Chicago White Sox could be a potential trade target, despite his current injury. Pérez has shown promise with a 1.59 ERA in the 2025 season, indicating he could be a reliable option as the Cubs aim to enhance their pitching roster.
MartÃn Pérez has never been overpowering, and that's especially been true in his early days with the White Sox, where his two most-used pitches have been an 85.3 mph cutter and an 81 mph changeup.
With that said, Pérez has a 1.59 ERA and hasn't allowed a home run across his first three outings of the 2025 season. Some guys just know how to pitch.
During the 2024 campaign, Perez threw for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres. He posted a 3.46 ERA in the second half for the Padres.
Is he Justin Steele? No. But the Cubs likely won't find an arm of his status anytime soon.
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