CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs are planning to keep manager David Ross around for the foreseeable future, Jed Hoyer, the team's president of baseball operations, reiterated Wednesday.
With Ross entering the final year of his contract in 2022, Hoyer indicated talks for an extension are ongoing.
"David has done a fantastic job as manager," Hoyer said on Wednesday. "He's learned a ton on the job. Even while learning I think he's excelled.
"We've had some preliminary discussions on an extension. Our hope is that David is here for a long time."
Ross signed a three-year deal, with an option year, to replace Joe Maddon before the 2020 season.