The Chicago Cubs have non-tendered veteran catcher Reese McGuire. Of the four decisions the Cubs had to make on Friday, non-tendering McGuire was one of the easier calls. With Miguel Amaya missing a majority of the 2025 season due to a pair of injuries, McGuire became a folk hero during his only season with the Cubs.
McGuire turned into a hidden gem during his time with the Cubs, slashing .226/.245/.444 with 9 home runs. As was the case with Carson Kelly, McGuire's offensive production was a bonus for the Cubs and was one of the reasons why the team wasn't in a rush to bring Amaya back to the Major League level.