MLB Trade Rumors

The Cubs are not carrying reliever Keegan Thompson among the 31 players on their Tokyo Series travel roster, writes Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. Thompson is out of options and needs to be on the MLB team or removed from the 40-man roster. While the Cubs don’t need to make any transactions until next Tuesday’s regular season opener, it’s likely they’ll designate Thompson … [Read more...] about Cubs Leave Keegan Thompson Off Tokyo Series Travel Roster

Cubs manager Craig Counsell informed reporters, including Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, that infielder Matt Shaw will be on the club’s travel roster for next week’s Tokyo Series. That doesn’t necessarily mean that he will be making his major league debut in Japan but it means the possibility remains on the table. The club won’t make its final roster decisions until closer to … [Read more...] about Matt Shaw Makes Cubs’ Tokyo Travel Roster

The Cubs added star power in the Kyle Tucker trade, but otherwise made modest additions despite several other big swings. Major League Signings Matthew Boyd, SP: two years, $29MM.  Includes $15MM mutual option for 2027 with a $2MM buyout Carson Kelly, C: two years, $11.5MM.  Includes $7.5MM mutual option for 2027 with a $1.5MM buyout Justin Turner, 1B/DH: one year, $6MM.  … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs