"This week should be busy for the Cubs, who will look to strengthen their roster in hopes of returning to the postseason and dethroning the division-champion Brewers. Hoyer has been very open about the fact that pitching will be the focus. Whether through a trade or free agent signing, the Cubs will hope to leave the Sunshine State with a bolstered starting rotation."
"They can spend big money on arms such as Tatsuya Imai and Michael King or make a deal for one of the many pitchers available on the trade block. Kyle Tucker left a void that will need filling, although having Seiya Suzuki at designated hitter gives Hoyer more leeway when it comes to finding a slugger for the upcoming season."
"Old friend Kyle Schwarber is a free agent, although he may be out of the team's budget. Alex Bregman, whom the Cubs tried to sign last winter, is on the market once again. Signing Bregman and trading for someone like Edward Cabrera may be the most productive way to add talent without completely emptying out the farm system."
Major League Baseball's 2025 Winter Meetings in Orlando will focus attention on roster moves for the Chicago Cubs, with pitching as the top priority. The Cubs aim to bolster their starting rotation through trades or free-agent signings, targeting arms like Tatsuya Imai and Michael King or pitchers on the trade market. The team must also address the offensive hole left by Kyle Tucker, with Seiya Suzuki at designated hitter providing lineup flexibility. Kyle Schwarber is a free agent but may be beyond budget, while Alex Bregman remains a potential high-impact target. The bullpen is unlikely to see heavy spending, relying instead on pitching development projects. Several departing pitchers still need 2026 homes.
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