Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan has emerged as a potential target for the Chicago Cubs as the trade deadline draws closer.

The Chicago Cubs’ offense continues to fire on all cylinders this season. Kyle Tucker is putting up MVP numbers, while Seiya Suzuki has already surpassed career highs in home runs and RBIs. The success makes it hard to believe they could search for further upgrades at the trade deadline.

Cheerful and carefree is simply not how Counsell rolls. That focused attitude will influence how the Cubs approach the July 31 trade deadline. The contrarian manager is an extension of Jed Hoyer’s front office, which obsesses over depth and knows from experience that things can quickly go sideways.