The Phillies and Cubs have had talks about former MVP Kris Bryant, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score in Chicago.
A major hold up in any trade involving Bryant is a grievance being heard over Bryant’s service time, which could determine whether he has one or two years of team control remaining.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required) reports that while the grievance is being heard, the Cubs are monitoring the third base market to see where Anthony Rendon and Josh Donaldson sign, allowing them to target whoever misses out on them this offseason.