Report: Cubs continue pursuing Alex Bregman after Cabrera trade

Chicago Cubs fans finally got their wish of a high-impact move during the MLB offseason. After a lot of waiting, Jed Hoyer and the front office were able to pull off a trade for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera.

While the move for Cabrera will be a big-time addition for the Cubs in 2026, there are still needs remaining that need to be addressed.

Offensively, the team badly needs another bat. Kyle Tucker is still widely expected to leave town in free agency. Assuming that does end up happening, who could Chicago bring in to help replace him?

All offseason long, the Cubs have been heavily connected to star free agent infielder Alex Bregman. There are other teams involved with Bregman, but Chicago has remained one of the most active teams in his market since free agency began.

Following the Cabrera trade, MLB insider Jon Morosi weighed in on what could come next for the Cubs. He made it clear that Bregman remains a target for Chicago this offseason.

“The one free agent bat that they remain linked to: Alex Bregman,” Morosi said on MLB Network.

Of course, the Cubs have coveted Bregman for quite some time. Last offseason, they were one of the most active teams in his free agency market as well. Unfortunately, the Boston Red Sox were willing to spend more money and ended up landing him late in the offseason.

Throughout the course of the 2025 MLB season with the Red Sox, Bregman played in 114 games. He hit 18 home runs to go along with 62 RBI, while also slashing .273/.360/.462. Those numbers would certainly help Chicago replace Tucker’s production next season.

Even though Bregman has been consistently linked to the Cubs, fans will only believe that Hoyer could sign him when it happens. Chicago has been largely unwilling to spend big money on the free agency market in recent years. Hopefully, that strategy changes following the blockbuster trade for Cabrera, but no one should hold their breath.

That being said, it still sounds like the Cubs are involved with Bregman and have a chance to come out on top with a key free agency signing when everything is said and done. Adding both Bregman and Cabrera would make Chicago a legitimate contender in the National League in 2026.

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