The Chicago Cubs stayed quiet at the MLB trade deadline as Jed Hoyer prioritized the future over rental starters in a tight pitching market.

M ILWAUKEE -- In the midst of a heavyweight battle for first place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs are still scouring the landscape for help before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. On their wish list: two starters, a reliever, a potential upgrade at third base and perhaps a backup center fielder.

The Chicago Cubs have made the long-awaited trade for a pitcher. The Cubs have acquired pitcher Mike Soroka from the Nationals, the team announced on Wednesday evening. ESPN and The Athletic were among the first to report the trade. Soroka signed a one-year, $9 million deal last December with the Nationals.