REVEALED: Chicago Cubs Player Juan Bello Requests Immediate Trade Amid Front Office Boost For Pete Crow-Armstrong
In a stunning development, Chicago Cubs infielder Juan Bello has formally requested an immediate trade, sources close to the team confirmed Monday. The 24-year-old rising prospect, once viewed as a key piece of the Cubs’ rebuilding core, appears to be seeking a fresh start amid growing signs that the front office is fully backing outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as a central figure in the team’s future.
Bello’s trade demand reportedly stems from a combination of reduced playing time, communication breakdowns with management, and the team’s evolving roster priorities. According to insiders, the Cubs’ front office has made a clear organizational shift toward investing in Crow-Armstrong, who has emerged as a fan favorite and is widely seen as a long-term outfield solution.
Crow-Armstrong, 23, has impressed with both his glove and speed in center field, and the Cubs have recently made several strategic moves that indicate they’re building around his skill set. These decisions have inadvertently sidelined players like Bello, who have struggled to find consistent roles under manager Craig Counsell.
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Bello’s request adds another layer of intrigue to the Cubs’ midseason plans. Whether the front office grants his wish remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Cubs are placing their faith in Pete Crow-Armstrong, and the ripple effects are already being felt in the clubhouse.