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Jed Hoyer, the Cubs’ President of Baseball Operations, is praised for not only executing this trade but also for doing so under the constraints of a looming luxury tax. The limited financial commitments going forward provide him with significant leverage to make impactful signings in the coming months.

What Comes Next?

As the offseason progresses, the Cubs are expected to focus not only on building a solid bullpen—a stated area of need—but also potentially adding depth to their offense. Names like AJ Minter and Kirby Yates have been floated as potential candidates to strengthen the bullpen.