"Guys have been called on to take on bigger roles and they've answered," said Boyd. "It's the story of the season.
Be where we are.
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This is one of the top teams in baseball, and we've been playing without the roster to a large degree."
Boyd expressed optimism regarding the team's remaining schedule. "And that's what good teams do, and that's what we've done.
And there's still a lot of race to be run, and we're excited for that.
But it's an amazing story, and it speaks to the character and the willingness of guys to step up in this clubhouse and go do what needs to be done," said Boyd.
Second baseman Nico Hoerner acknowledged that the impending deadline introduces a unique dynamic to the clubhouse. "Our group has some pretty special things about it," said Hoerner.
"We're not perfect, and we're in a place now where we can definitely make some improvements to a team that's already really strong.
The time leading up to the trade deadline does feel different."
Potential Trade Assets and Targets
Among potential trade chips, Ramirez has posted a . 322 batting average in his first 34 games, making him an attractive asset for selling clubs.
"(Ramirez) is not untouchable, nor should he be," reported ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan.
The Cubs have expressed interest in Los Angeles Angels starter Reid Detmers, who holds a 4.03 ERA across 125 innings this season, alongside scouting activity involving the New York Mets system as the Aug.
3 deadline approaches at 5 p. m.
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