Jed Hoyer appeared on David Kaplan’s REKAP podcast recently and discussed his plan for the remainder of the offseason. I say “plan,” but we all know Hoyer isn’t going to give any real details to the public. However, one thing he did make clear during that pod appearance and in subsequent interviews is that upgrading the bullpen has been a big priority this winter. As it should, since several of the Cubs’ losses in 2024 came from relievers late in games.
They’ve already traded for Eli Morgan and have signed Caleb Thielbar and Colin Rea to bolster the ‘pen, but they need at least one more arm before I feel comfortable entering the season.