The Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation has been far from reliable, especially after the team lost Justin Steele to a season-ending injury last season. The Cubs still crave a proven ace for their rotation, and it seems the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 30-year-old star is in line to fill their gaps.

As reported by Bob Nightengale, the Cubs are optimistic about signing D-backs’ free-agent starter Zac Gallen to a multi-year deal. However, nothing is finalized yet, as other teams, including the Atlanta Braves, are also in the mix.

Over the past four seasons, Gallen has averaged 32 starts per year and finished in the top 10 of the Cy Young race three times.

Gallen is reportedly in talks with the Cubs on a four-year deal worth $22 million per year. Given that he finished last season with a 4.83 ERA, tha

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