The Cubs are likely to add more to their pitching staff, team president Jed Hoyer told reporters at MLB's winter meetings on Monday.

The MLB Winter Meetings came and went, but there's still plenty of rumors to discuss, including Tarik Skubal of the Tigers, Hunter Greene of the Reds and Nico Hoerner of the Cubs.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs/onsi as Jed Hoyer's Statement On Matt Shaw Speaks Volumes About His Cubs Future. The Winter Meetings are upon every baseball organization in the majors and there will be plenty of players dealt, signed, dropped and shuffled.

After reports of Zac Gallen apparently heading to the Chicago Cubs, the deal wasn’t necessarily confirmed, as the rumor was debunked by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

World Series hero Miguel Rojas is returning to the Dodgers in 2026, for what will be his final season in the major leagues, sources told ESPN. The infielder agreed to terms on a one-year, $5.5 million deal, after which he will be assisting the front office and helping in player development.

If Zac Gallen is going to sign with the Chicago Cubs, it doesn't sound like it will happen in the immediate future.

Therefore, the Cubs showed that while they're very keen on adding an ace-caliber pitcher, they aren't going to break the bank to bring one on board. Luckily for them, the next five best starters (Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez, Tatsuya Imai, Michael King, and Zac Gallen) are all expected to sign shorter-term deals and therefore cost less money.

A number of teams have the need -- and means -- to trade for a starting pitcher this winter. Here's how they match up with available hurlers.

ESPN today announced it has reached a multi-year extension with Major League Baseball Insider Jesse Rogers. The veteran reporter has covered the Chicago Cubs, C