Bregman joins Cabrera as Cubs restock
Jan 12 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago Cubs
NEWS: Chicago signed 3B Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million contract.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Chicago made a major addition to its lineup by inking Bregman to a multiyear deal. Bregman should slide into a regular role as Chicago’s starting third baseman and slot in towards the top of the team’s lineup. The signing adds uncertainty to the playing time outlook of Matt Shaw, who was previously slated to be Chicago's third baseman. As Chicago is currently constructed, Shaw would likely fill a part-time utility role, with a few starts per week when one of Bregman, Dansby Swanson, or Nico Hoerner gets a rest day or draws a start at designated hitter, where the team could rotate players. However, Hoerner has...
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