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Cubs close to landing KC’s Davis for Soler
- Updated: December 7, 2016
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Cubs, hoping to add more depth to the bullpen and possibly a new closer, were talking to the Royals about acquiring Wade Davis.
Late Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network and FOX Sports reported a deal between the two teams was close, and would involve outfielder Jorge Soler going to the Royals for Davis. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the teams agreed to a deal, pending physicals.
On Wednesday morning, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com and Baseball America reported that the trade was in the “due diligence” phase, according to a source.
Team officials have not confirmed the reports.
Soler seemed to be the odd man out in the Cubs outfield with the return of Kyle Schwarber. In three seasons, Soler has batted .258 with 27 home runs and 98 RBIs. A …
