The Chicago Cubs entered play Sunday six games back in the National League Wild Card race and 10 games back in the Central Division, but they shocked the baseball world by acquiring Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays.

After the Chicago Cubs traded Christopher Morel to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Isaac Paredes, Morel took to social media to thank the fans

The Chicago Cubs have landed All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes in a blockbuster trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports.

The Chicago Cubs have traded Christopher Morel to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Isaac Paredes

The Cubs were held hitless by Mets pitcher Luis Severino into the eighth inning

Christopher Morel’s first career grand slam gave the Cubs a 5-0 lead over the Padres

Trying to bounce back after a historic loss Monday night to the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs stumbled onto a golden opportunity to break the game open Tuesday evening with a one-run lead, the bases loaded and no one out in the fifth inning.

Ian Happ and Christopher Morel lead the Chicago Cubs to their first win of the season

It’s been hard not to notice Christopher Morel’s intimidating presence at the plate in the very early stages of the 2024 season, making it no surprise that the 24-year-old slugger connected in a big way for the first time this year.

It may be the MLB offseason, but that doesn’t mean that all players are currently taking time off, with Cubs’ slugger Christopher Morel being no exception.