The Chicago Cubs have added to their roster primarily through trades this offseason. They picked up Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in December and went back to get Ryan Pressly in January. But they have not added in free agency so with one big name still out there,

The Cubs are 26 games under .500 since Theo Epstein left. They're projected to win 90 games in 2025, and Jed Hoyer knows he could be out if they again fall short.

Hoyer struck out on his own following the 2009 season, assuming the GM role with the Padres. They were eager for a sabermetrics man to show them the way, and Hoyer seemingly operated with total job security in his two seasons in San Diego.

MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his own future, which is yet another variable as the club pursues Alex Bregman, the All-Star third baseman who could be the difference between a return to the playoffs and sweeping changes throughout the organization.