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Cubs Prioritize Pitching Revamp with $100 Million Budget

11/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jed Hoyer, Chicago Cubs president, said pitching will be the team's primary focus this offseason.
With a budget around $100 million, the Cubs aim to strengthen both the rotation and bullpen.
They declined Shota Imanaga's contract option as part of reshaping the pitching staff.
Hoyer expressed interest in free agents Dylan Cease and Framber Valdez, while pursuing trades and minor leaguers for 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series victory ended a 108-year championship drought, the longest in North American sports history. This success followed a $300 million investment in player development and scouting. As of 2023, President Jed Hoyer's $100 million budget focuses on enhancing the pitching staff, reflecting the Cubs' ongoing strategic evolution in Major League Baseball.

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Story summary

Jed Hoyer, Chicago Cubs president, said pitching will be the team's primary focus this offseason.
With a budget around $100 million, the Cubs aim to strengthen both the rotation and bullpen.
They declined Shota Imanaga's contract option as part of reshaping the pitching staff.
Hoyer expressed interest in free agents Dylan Cease and Framber Valdez, while pursuing trades and minor leaguers for 2026.

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