"That may be changing, however, as they appear to be set on beefing up the bullpen this winter. They've already added righty Phil Maton on a very rare multiyear deal, and multiple reports say they're not done with significant signings. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation said they're "still in on top relievers," and a report from Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic said "Their preference is to add another experienced reliever.""
"Cubs Insider is hearing that the budget might not be super accommodating, which I'm sure is a shocking revelation, so exactly how the Cubs go about rebuilding the bullpen while also addressing the rotation and bench is an open question. Most agree that elite targets like Edwin Díaz and Robert Suárez - with projections of at least three years at $16 million AAV - are off the table, but Cerami noted Devin Williams as a possibility."
The Cubs lacked comparable bullpen velocity and strikeout rates versus opponents, ranking 13th and 15th respectively while the Padres and Brewers ranked in the top ten. The Cubs added right-hander Phil Maton on a rare multiyear deal and remain active pursuing high-end relievers, with reports indicating a preference for another experienced bullpen arm. Budget constraints may limit the club’s ability to sign elite closers projected at roughly $16 million AAV for multiple years. Devin Williams and Pete Fairbanks emerged as potential fits, while Brad Keller could transition to a relief role if teams view him as a reliever.
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