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Breaking News: Official Announcement: The Chicago Cubs’ management has been dismissed following the team’s aggressive offseason move to acquire star outfielder Kyle Tucker. While the Cubs aimed high in their talent hunt, long-term success doesn’t necessarily require chasing big names. Instead, the team might benefit more from under-the-radar additions—like reliever Anthony Bender from the Miami Marlins.
The Marlins are reportedly open to trading most of their roster, and Bender, who has been performing well, could be a valuable asset for a contender. According to Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report, Bender is likely to be among the top 10 players moved at the trade deadline, thanks to his team-friendly contract that runs through 2027.
Bender features a mix of sinkers, sliders, and changeups, occasionally throwing a mid-90s four-seam fastball. After missing the 2023 season due to Tommy John surgery, he returned with a 4.08 ERA in 59 games last year. However, his 2024 FIP of 2.92 suggests he was better than his ERA indicates, and his early 2025 numbers back that up—he’s logged a 1.23 ERA over 7.1 innings so far.
While his strikeout numbers are down this year—just three Ks compared to 59 in 53 innings last season—there’s potential upside if that improves. Given his years of team control and current performance, Bender could be a smart bullpen target for the Cubs, possibly alongside a bigger name like Sandy Alcantara.
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