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The big-name hitter free agents finally had something change on Saturday night when Alex Bregman signed with the Chicago Cubs. But Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger are still available. And MLB is waiting for these contracts to get signed. Tucker is the consensus top free agent, and the Toronto Blue Jays want him.
One of the marquee names of this offseason's free-agent class found a new home on Saturday night when Alex Bregman agreed to a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, but there are still some impact players looking for their next contract.
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The Blue Jays also remain in talks with infielder Alex Bregman, but they could just be trying to drive up the price for the Boston Red Sox, who remain the heavy favorites to bring him back. The Chicago Cubs also are in talks with Bregman, and could slide third baseman Matt Shaw to second base and make veteran Nico Hoerner available in trades.
Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette are three of the top free agents still on the market. Among other top teams, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly been keeping tabs on the trio.
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Patrick Mooney says the Chicago Cubs are unlikely to sign Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, or Alex Bregman to huge deals right now. Speaking on January 4, 2026, he explained the team is cautious with long contracts.