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Cubs Eye Cy Young Winner Alcantara Amidst Busy Free Agency
27 Nov
Summary
- Cubs prioritize pitching, targeting Sandy Alcantara for 2026 roster.
- Dylan Cease signed a significant 7-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Phil Maton joins Cubs' bullpen on a 2-year contract with incentives.
As the 2026 season approaches, the Chicago Cubs are making significant moves in the free agency market, with a clear emphasis on strengthening their pitching staff. Management has identified pitching as the team's top priority, actively seeking both starting pitchers and reliable relievers to solidify the roster.
The team is reportedly showing interest in Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara, a former Cy Young award winner. Insider reports suggest Alcantara could be a key acquisition, potentially forming a formidable one-two punch with Cade Horton. This pursuit comes as another top pitching target, Dylan Cease, has signed a substantial seven-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, making him unavailable.
In other roster moves, the Cubs have bolstered their bullpen by signing veteran reliever Phil Maton to a two-year deal that includes incentives. Additionally, three Cubs players—Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cade Horton, and Michael Busch—received substantial pre-arbitration bonuses for their 2025 performances. The team also expressed a strong desire to retain pitcher Brad Keller.
