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Amidst the Kris Bryant rumors, the Cubs will reportedly tender him a contract.
The Chicago Cubs will tender Kris Bryant a contract prior to Wednesday’s non-tender deadline, as reported by MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman.
The news comes as little surprise to many who have been following the offseason Kris Bryant rumors involving the former MVP and the Cubs. Most analysts believe Bryant will be making ~$18 million for this upcoming season. This makes Bryant a one-year rental player, so unless teams are willing to go all-in with the belief the former MVP turns them into an immediate World Series contender, Jed Hoyer and the Cubs have limited leverage in trade talks.