It's beginning to sound like a broken record, but the Chicago Cubs have missed out on another high-leverage relief pitcher. Already whiffing on Ryan Helsley, Devin Williams, and Robert Suarez in recent weeks, the Cubs sat on the sidelines once again as Tyler Rogers inked a 3-year deal worth $37 million with the Toronto Blue Jays. The contract includes a vesting option, which could bring the total value of the deal to $48 million.
While the Cubs have found two opportunistic deals of their own--Phil Maton and Hoby Milner--the overwhelming takeaway from this offseason is that contenders are still willing to pay a premium for high-leverage arms.