The Cubs put in a strong multiyear bid for Tanner Scott but came up short as the Dodgers added the left with a four-year, $72 million deal. For what it’s worth, my understanding is that the Cubs were at the same length with a figure somewhere in the mid-$60 million range, so they most definitely stretched out of their comfort zone. Now they need to pivot in a hurry if they want to make good on all the talk about prioritizing the bullpen because the relief market has picked up a lot of steam lately.
According to Jon Morosi, the Cubs are among several teams pursuing 32-year-old righty Carlos Estévez, who spent last season with the Angels and Phillies.