The Chicago Cubs are intensifying their offseason strategy after trading for Kyle Tucker, as reported by Bruce Levine on Cubs 360. The team is actively seeking a starting pitcher and is in discussions with the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants regarding a potential trade for Cody Bellinger.

Jed Hoyer has emphasized a focus on trades during the winter meetings, suggesting that free agency will be a secondary priority. The Cubs aim to bolster their rotation following a disappointing 2024 season, where they finished 83-79 and missed the playoffs.