An MLB insider pushed the Chicago Cubs to make a risky trade for a former ace who will likely be available at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

As we near the two-month milestone before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, it's already crystal clear what the Chicago Cubs need to do. The Cubs have a top-five offense in the sport, but their starting pitching could be their undoing.

In this major trade idea, New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is proposed to play elsewhere at some point this season.

It's Thursday, June 5, and the Cubs (38-23) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (29-32). Drew Pomeranz is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Jake Irvin for Washington. The Washington Nationals leveled the series with a 2-0 win yesterday. MacKenzie Gore pitched a gem. He struck out seven batters in 7.0 scoreless innings.