The Chicago Cubs appear to be done making moves, despite having other holes to fill

After doing little to add to their roster outside of their bullpen, the Chicago Cubs turned things around by flipping the script and making a big trade and signing their big free agent fish to give fans hope in 2026.

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Acquiring right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins to bolster their starting rotation, while signing third baseman and two-time World Series Champion Alex Bregman to a five-year $175 million contract, the Cubs’ roster is starting to look better than the one they had in 2025, which went 92-70 and lost to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series (3-2).

Still a ways to go before the offseason is over and the start of spring training, the Cubs still have moves to make to add more pitching depth to their roster, but are most likely not going to make another big signing or trade.

The Chicago Cubs’ signing of Alex Bregman and trade for Edward Cabrera could mean they won’t make any more big signings or trades

The Ricketts family has shown a habit of not spending money on big-name free agents, despite playing in one of the larger TV markets in the country, which means they could outspend everyone in their division. Their signing of Bregman — $70 million of the contract getting deferred, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal — signaled their willingness to build a truly competitive roster, especially after not bringing back All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker.

Source: $70M of the $175M is deferred.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 11, 2026

The three-time All-Star adds more depth and value to the Cubs roster than re-signing Tucker would, but by signing him and trading for Cabrera, which cost them their top prospect, Owen Caissie, the Cubs will likely not be making any more big free-agent signings or trades.

The Cubs still could use another front-line starter to pair with Cabrera and All-Star left-handers Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga, who will likely head the rotation. Left-hander Justin Steele will be back this season after having Tommy John surgery partway through the beginning of last season, and he will add depth to their rotation. Right-handers Jameson Taillon, Cade Horton, and possibly Javier Assad are other options to fill things out.

With mid-level arms like RHP Erik Fedde, RHP Lucas Giolito, and RHP Miles Mikolas still available on the free market, the Cubs have options to bring more depth into the rotation.

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