The Chicago Cubs are deep in talks with free-agent starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, per Matt Spiegel of WSCR-AM 670 The Score.
"Have heard now from 2 different sources that the Cubs and Marcus Stroman are hot and heavy in discussion right now," Spiegel tweeted Wednesday. "Would absolutely love that signing."
Jon Heyman of MLB Network and Audacy confirmed that talks between Stroman and the Cubs were "serious." Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic also tweeted that the pitcher and team were in discussions.
Stroman, who turns 31 years old in May, started 33 games for the New York Mets last season.