The Chicago Cubs haven't been big players in free agency so far, and they've missed out on another big name.
Former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel is headed to their crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox.
The Cubs were one of the teams linked to Keuchel, but not landing the free agent isn't utterly shocking.
The front office is trying to shed payroll to get under the luxury tax threshold for the 2020 season. They were hit with a $7.6 million luxury tax bill for the 2019 season, and the penalties continue to escalate in numerous ways in consecutive seasons.