February 11, 2025
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Latest Alex Bregman mystery offer should have Jed Hoyer written all over it

Chicago Cubs Predicted to Sign Los Angeles Dodgers Ace

The Chicago Cubs have already made two significant moves this offseason, acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker and reliever Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros. These moves signal the Cubs’ commitment to competing in 2025, but one key area still needs reinforcement:

the starting rotation. While Shota Imanaga emerged as an ace last season, going 15-3 and earning an All-Star nod, the Cubs can’t rely solely on him to lead the staff. Adding another frontline starter would strengthen the rotation and improve their chances of making a deep playoff run.

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According to CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder, Jack Flaherty could be the perfect fit. He predicted Chicago would land the potential ace. Flaherty, 29, is coming off a strong season with the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a 3.17 ERA with 194 strikeouts in 162 innings. He played a key role in the Dodgers’ 2024 World Series run but has yet to secure a long-term deal in free agency.

Given Chicago’s financial flexibility and need for a proven arm, the Cubs could capitalize on the opportunity to sign him. If the Cubs land Flaherty, their rotation could become one of the most formidable in the National League. A trio of Imanaga, Flaherty, and Justin Steele would give Chicago a powerful one-two-three punch, while Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd could round out the group.

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The Cubs would have depth and top-end talent, with Javier Assad and Colin Rea available as swingmen.

With Tucker bolstering the lineup, Pressly stabilizing the bullpen, and Flaherty strengthening the rotation, the Cubs would be in prime position to make the playoffs and contend for a championship.

If they want to complete their offseason transformation, signing Flaherty should be the next move.

Latest Alex Bregman mystery offer should have Jed Hoyer written all over it

Are the Cubs emerging as a true dark horse for Alex Bregman?

As Alex Bregman continues to languish in free agency, a new offer has reportedly emerged from a mystery team, and it sounds an awful lot like the type of contract structure the Chicago Cubs would present to Bregman’s camp. For one, we know the Cubs have shown interest mostly in short-term deals. Still, Bregman reportedly has a new six-year offer with an opt-out after the first season, and when you start to factor in everything we know about the Cubs this winter, it makes sense — even if there are also questions we don’t have answers to right now.

Jed Hoyer's third base comments all but confirm Alex Bregman pursuit is over

An opt-out after the first year falls perfectly in line with the Cubs wanting to free up money for a run at re-signign Kyle Tucker next winter. The risk, of course, is Bregman opting into year two and blowing up the team’s flexibility, just like Cody Bellinger did this offseason. That would be risky water to swim in, given the money the Cubs already have committed beyond this year and the fact that the team already likely has to commit to going over the luxury tax in 2026 if they want to retain Tucker long-term. It’s not something you want to set yourself up for with an owner who has shown reluctance to spend like other big market teams.

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