Cubs Snag Intriguing Infielder Gage Workman in Rule 5 Draft Amidst Kyle Tucker Trade Buzz 

Cubs Rule 5 Draft pick Gage Workman: Harbinger of a trade or savvy bench depth? His selection as a third baseman has ignited speculation, especially with the swirling Kyle Tucker rumors. Does this foreshadow an Isaac Paredes trade or perhaps even a Nico Hoerner move? Or are the Cubs simply bolstering their bench with a left-handed bat and speed, recognizing Workman’s versatility across the infield? What does this pick say about the Cubs’ plans for Matt Shaw and other infield prospects? Weigh in on the Workman pick and its potential implications. Is he a key piece of a larger puzzle or simply a low-risk, high-reward gamble?


Additionally, the Cubs’ minor league Rule 5 activity saw them acquire a knuckleballer What are the odds a knuckleball pitcher thrives in todays MLB? Are the Cubs looking for any edge they can get, or is this purely a developmental project?


Finally, are we overreacting to the Tucker rumors? Is it REALLY accelerating, or are we getting caught up in the Winter Meetings hype? Share your predictions Will Tucker be a Cub by Spring Training?