Report: Cubs have discussed trades for Salazar, Ross

Despite signing Ben Zobrist, John Lackey, and reportedly agreeing to a deal with the top free agent of this year's class, the Chicago Cubs are apparently pursuing additional moves.

Moments after reports broke that the Cubs will sign coveted outfielder Jason Heyward, sources tell Jon Morosi of FOX Sports that the team has focused its attention back to starting pitching.

According to Morosi, the Cubs have had trade dialogue with the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Indians for young right-handers Tyson Ross, Carlos Carrasco, and Danny Salazar. It's unclear, however, how advanced negotiations are between the clubs involved.

The Cubs' acquisition of Zobrist and now Heyward has fueled speculation that the team will look to move one of its cost-controlled bats - such as Jorge Soler, Kyle Schwarber, or Javier Baez - in an effort to secure pitching and clear positional logjams for the incoming players.

Carrasco headlines the group but figures to demand the most in return. The Venezuelan right-hander was signed to a four-year extension - with club options for 2018 and 2019 - during last year's breakout season.

Salazar, while less established than Carrasco, comes with considerably more control. The 25-year-old right-hander won't be arbitration eligible until 2017 and remains under contract through the 2020 season. He authored a 3.45 ERA over 185 innings in 2015, his first full season as a starter.

The Padres' Ross has been the subject of persistent trade rumors dating back to last season, and is projected to nearly double his 2014 salary ($5.25 million) in arbitration this winter. He's slated to become a free agent after the 2017 season.