Cubs Insider · Feb 20, 2025
The Rundown: Hoyer Improving Team Incrementally, Turner Provides 1B Depth, MLB Testing Automated Ball-Strike System
Cubs GM Carter Hawkins talked about adding incremental wins back in December, and the machinations of this offseason prove that’s the team’s strategy to reach a 90-win projection. Chicago netted at least two wins by replacing Cody Bellinger and Isaac Paredes with Kyle Tucker and, presumably, Matt Shaw. The front office also replaced Kyle Hendricks with Matthew Boyd and revamped its bullpen with Ryan Pressly, Eli Morgan, Caleb Thielbar, and Ryan Brasier. The Cubs signed infielder Justin Turner yesterday, one of the game’s premier clutch hitters.