Overview
- MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported the agreement, which remains unofficial until Bregman completes his medical review.
- The contract includes a full no-trade clause and would rank as the third-largest in Cubs history with an average of about $35 million per season.
- Bregman is expected to take over at third base, aligning with Dansby Swanson at shortstop, Nico Hoerner at second, and Michael Busch at first, with Matt Shaw likely moving into a utility role.
- Boston now faces a vacancy at third base and is weighing internal options like prospect Marcelo Mayer alongside external targets such as Bo Bichette.
- Chicago’s recent trade for cost-controlled starter Edward Cabrera provided payroll flexibility that helped set up this pursuit.