Jed Hoyer has underwhelmed to this point - but there's still plenty of time left.
The Chicago Cubs have made a handful of moves in the bullpen, bringing back veteran Caleb Thielbar, signing Phil Maton to a two-year deal and adding quirky southpaw Hoby Milner, but have steered clear of the top of the market, with few legitimate options left on the board with 2025 drawing to a close.
The depth chart, as currently constructed, has Daniel Palencia re-assuming the closer's job next spring - one he thrived in for much of the year.