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Free-agent catcher Omar Narvaez is close to a deal with the New York Mets, according to sources familiar with the situation.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) December 16, 2022
That takes a catcher the Cubs might have been interested in signing off the board.
The Cubs absolutely do need a catcher to pair with Yan Gomes. P.J. Higgins had an okay season in 2022, but he’s not really a suitable partner for a full year in 2023.
Free agency, obviously, isn’t the only way a team can acquire talent.