The Chicago Cubs are among three teams that are maintaining steady contact with a top free agent represented by Scott Boras.

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The Chicago Cubs agree to a deal with reliever Hunter Harvey, adding crucial late-inning bullpen help pending a physical.

Rizzo’s path to stardom was far from straightforward. He made his MLB debut in 2011 with the San Diego Padres after originally being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2007. Just a year later, he was traded to the Cubs in a deal that would ultimately define his career, as he became the centerpiece of their rebuild and eventual championship run.

Maddie Lee (Chicago Sun-Times*): Three New Year’s resolutions for the Cubs in 2026. “The Cubs hope to make a deeper playoff run next year — here are some ways they can work toward that goal.”

The Chicago Cubs have made another addition to their bullpen, signing veteran Jacob Webb to a one-year deal plus a club option on Tuesday.

These selections are among the worst first-round picks the Chicago Cubs have ever made based on their MLB bWAR.

The three-time All-Star Bregman is a free agent again this offseason after opting out of his deal with the Red Sox. He hit .273/.360/.462 (128 OPS+) with 28 doubles, 18 homers, 62 RBI and 3.5 WAR in 114 games last season.

In eight NPB seasons, Tatsuya has a record of 58-45, an ERA of 3.15, 907 Ks, and a WHIP of 1.267 over 963 innings pitched. Pair him with Shota Imanaga, and the Cubs have the best 1-2 punch in their division.