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Suitor For Chicago Cubs Infielder Madrigal Exits the Race

The Chicago White Sox, a potential suitor for Cubs middle infielder Nick Madrigal, has exited the race after signing Elvis Andrus.
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Suitor For Chicago Cubs Infielder Madrigal Exits the Race
Suitor For Chicago Cubs Infielder Madrigal Exits the Race

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Any rumors of a potential reunion between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs middle infielder Nick Madrigal have been put to rest after the signing of Elvis Andrus. 

It was always a longshot that the Cubs would trade Madrigal back to the club that drafted and developed him. But the possibility arose after the Cubs' signing of Dansby Swanson and the White Sox' need for a second baseman. 

Madrigal became expendable despite his obvious talent and pedigree. The familiarity and previous relationship with the White Sox made for a natural fit and the rumor mill took off. 

With Andrus in the picture on the South Side, Madrigal's future is likely with the Cubs, at least for a few more months. Hoerner and Swanson have the middle infield solidified. The only path to regular playing time for Madrigal would be at third base where there is an open competition. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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