Cubs Expected To Pursue Dylan Cease This Offseason
The Chicago Cubs are anticipated to aggressively pursue San diego Padres right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease this offseason, according to sources.With meaningful uncertainty surrounding their starting rotation and a possibly depleted bullpen, the Cubs view Cease as a key target to bolster their pitching staff ahead of the 2025 season.
The Cubs face critical decisions impacting their pitching depth this winter. Every high-leverage reliever from this year’s relief corps except Daniel Palencia is scheduled to hit free agency. Together, the future of Shota Imanaga remains unresolved, as the club weighs its club option. Should Imanaga depart, the need for a frontline starter intensifies. Even with Imanaga returning alongside Jameson Taillon, matthew Boyd, cade Horton, and a projected first-half return for Justin Steele, the Cubs recognise the value of adding proven, high-end starting pitching. Colin Rea’s $6MM club option is expected to be exercised, providing rotation depth alongside Javier Assad. However, acquiring Cease would represent a considerable upgrade and solidify the cubs’ competitive position in the National League.
