There's a lot of intrigue regarding how the Chicago Cubs will retool their bullpen this offseason. The Cubs had a staggering number of players become free agents after the 2025 season ended, including Caleb Thielbar, Drew Pomeranz, Aaron Civale, Taylor Rogers, Ryan Brasier, Michael Soroka, and Brad Keller.
It has been a brutal 24 hours for the Chicago Cubs' bullpen as a pair of free agents were whisked away by other teams. It started with Drew Pomeranz, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels last night and followed with Brad Keller, who just signed a two-year $22M deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Chicago Cubs are making moves, although the maneuverings are coming at a glacial pace so far this offseason. From the end of November to the present tense, the collective effort of Chicago’s front office has amounted to three relievers being signed– Phil Maton, Hoby Milner, and a returning Caleb Thielbar.
One of the best stories from 2025 came from Chicago, as Brad Keller transformed from a journeyman starter to an excellent reliever. Now, he’ll get rewarded for his terrific 2025 campaign, as the Phillies have reportedly agreed to sign him to a two-year deal.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Chicago Cubs fans must face a familiar predicament each offseason. While their team appears to be in a great position to sign several elite free agents, the front office is notoriously reluctant to spend top dollar on the sport's biggest stars.
The Chicago Cubs have not had a highly-impactful offseason just yet. Jed Hoyer and the front office have made a couple of solid moves, but there is a lot more work to be done.
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There have been plenty of questions surrounding what the Chicago Cubs' bullpen would look like by the time opening day rolled around, as the majority of their elite relievers became free agents when this season came to a close.
Chicago Cubs have been waiting for their team to make a big free-agent splash for years now, and while the Cubs swung a trade to acquire Kyle Tucker last winter, just about everyone assumed Tucker would be a one-and-done in Chicago.
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The Chicago Cubs easily had one of the best relief corps in baseball last season, with multiple pitchers who posted an ERA under 3.00. The question going into the offseason, though, was who would be back in their bullpen in 2026, as many became free agents.
The Chicago Cubs are set to bring back left-hander Caleb Thielbar in a move that is pending a physical exam, ESPN reported Tuesday Terms of the pending deal were not reported.
The Chicago Cubs have had a quiet offseason thus far. Jed Hoyer has made a couple of quality smaller moves, but no high-impact addition has been made to this point in time.
The Chicago Cubs remain hopeful of making another trip to the MLB playoffs in 2025. The front office is expected to make additions to the roster in order to contend for first place in the NL Central.
Kyle Tucker is one of the premier free agents on the market, and his future in MLB remains uncertain. He is expected to command a long-term deal that could approach $400 million, a figure that reflects his status as one of the league’s most complete all-around talents.
Tucker is the biggest name in free agency right now, and with the Dodgers' need for help at the corner spots of the outfield, he's an obvious fit for Dave Roberts' team.