Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer says roster additions are 'on the way'

For Chicago Cubs fans hoping the team will look very different from the 2024 iteration that finished a disappointing 83-79, team president Jed Hoyer has some good news for you.

Hoyer, speaking before the beginning of the 2025 Cubs Convention, said the team isn't resting even after acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Astros in a major splash trade.

"We're not done," Hoyer said. "There's definitely more additions on the way."

The Tucker trade was the highlight of the Cubs' offseason. The Cubs needed to make a splash and did so by acquiring a star-level player for a pitcher and prospects.

While the team lessened its pitching depth when it traded Hayden Wesneski to the Astros for Tucker, the Cubs added back to it by signing Colin Rea, Matthew Boyd and Caleb Thielbar in the last two months. Hoyer said that's an area the Cubs might not add to as Spring Training approaches.

Hoyer also mentioned the team will move forward with what it has in its infield. When it comes to who will play third base, Hoyer said he expects the Cubs to stay internally to find their starting third baseman.

This is because Hoyer said he wants to focus on additions to the bullpen and the team's bench with any future moves. Any of the biggest remaining additions will come to the bullpen.

Hoyer said he feels the team can never have enough good pitching, which adds up considering how the Cubs were one of the top eight teams to make a free-agent pitch to Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Hoyer was "disappointed we didn't get a rose to get into the top three," but there are still chances to zero in on additions to the bullpen.

Hoyer can focus on bullpen additions because of how the Cubs were able to settle with Tucker on a one-year, $16.5 million contract to avoid arbitration.

"I'm glad we put that behind us," Hoyer said.

With that settlement behind the team, Hoyer can focus on any remaining bench and bullpen additions.

Considering the timeframe of mid-January, Hoyer won't have many free agents to choose from after the first wave of free agent signings has come and gone. Hoyer will need to be strategic, but was confident there would be improvements to come.

"There's a lot of good players out there," Hoyer said. "We’ll look to upgrade the roster however we can."

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