Talking Chop · Mar 8, 2023
2023 MLB Season Preview: Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are looking to bounce back from a tough 2022 season in which they finished 74-88, third place in the NL Central. While the 2022 season was tough, the Cubs are going into 2023 with high hopes buoyed by some big moves, though it’s not clear whether this type of optimism is warranted given the personnel up and down their roster.
Cubs Offseason Transactions
Acquired second baseman/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Rays in exchange for pitcher Alfredo Zarraga
Claimed third baseman Rylan Bannon off waivers from the Braves, but then lost him on waivers to the Astros
Signed first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger to a one-year, $12.5 million contract