{"id":411409,"date":"2022-11-28T17:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T23:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=411409"},"modified":"2022-11-29T11:26:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:26:16","slug":"what-to-expect-for-the-chicago-cubs-offseason-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/what-to-expect-for-the-chicago-cubs-offseason-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect for the Chicago Cubs Offseason in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we move past the Thanksgiving holiday and head into the winter months with a new year on the horizon, one additional, and super important time of year is coming: the MLB offseason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In fact, it\u2019s already well underway, especially for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?s=chicago+cubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chicago Cubs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offseason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read on to hear more about the Cubs offseason, including what the team has done so far, where they\u2019re looking to improve, and what\u2019s to come on their schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CkOIxF9Aamn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CkOIxF9Aamn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by cubs (@cubs)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Activity So Far<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While we hope to see some bigger additions in the Cubs offseason going forward, there have been a couple moves made already that are worth noting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For starters, on Tuesday, November 15, catcher <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/chicago\/cubs\/willson-contreras-rejects-cubs-qualifying-offer-likely-ends-tenure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Willson Contreras declined the Cubs\u2019 qualifying offer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of $19.65 million for a one-year deal to rejoin the team in 2023. Given how the team hasn\u2019t attempted to negotiate an extension with Contreras for years now, we\u2019d expect him to be a guaranteed player to leave in the Cubs offseason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As for players joining the team, a lot of that remains to be seen. However, in the middle of November, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/chicago\/cubs\/cubs-acquire-miles-mastrobuoni-rays-pitcher-alfredo-zarraga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the Cubs traded with the Tampa Bay Rays for Miles Mastrobuoni<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Mastrobuoni is a versatile option for the Cubs who has a lot to offer with his bat. In Triple-A ball, Mastrobuoni hit .300 with 16 home runs and 64 RBIs in 2022, and will look to make the 40-man roster and contribute on offense next spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/ClFDd0NPA_D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/ClFDd0NPA_D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/ClFDd0NPA_D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by cubs (@cubs)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs Offseason Needs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like every team, the focus of the Chicago Cubs offseason is filling needs where you have them. Some teams have few needs, others have many, and in the world of professional sports, those needs are always changing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to the Cubs\u2019 needs this year, they have a few: center field defense, pitching, and a strong bat. Yes, it\u2019s easy to sit here and point out a list of needs the team has, as opposed to the front office\u2019s job of filling the gaps, but this is where the Cubs team stands thus far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For pitching, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/chicago\/cubs\/why-you-can-cross-carlos-rodon-cubs-jed-hoyers-free-agent-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a recent Jed Hoyer interview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> suggests that the team won\u2019t turn to the high-end of pitching free agents like Justin Verlander, Jacob deGrom, or Carlos Rod\u00f3n. But, that doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t look to add to their rotation. Names like Tyler Anderson, Chris Bassitt, or Jameson Taillon are ones we could envision the Cubs signing this offseason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where things get real enticing is up the middle of the field at shortstop. Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson, and Carlos Correa are a few free agent options where the team could make a splash and go after some bigger names. 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On the seventh, the league will host the Rule 5 Draft, where players who\u2019ve been with organizations for several years without reaching 40-man rosters are eligible to be selected by other teams. For the Cubs, who have done a great job at building their farm system, the Rule 5 Draft can be a bit of a pain. Look for the team to protect as many guys as they can, with a full list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecubreporter.com\/book\/mlb-roster-rules-presented-arizona-phil-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs\u2019 Rule 5 Draft eligible players<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> available on The Cub Reporter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2023, the Cubs kick the year off strong with the return of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/fans\/cubs-convention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the Cubs Convention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from January 13 to the 15th. At Cubs Con, fans can participate in a variety of events with the organization and its staff and players. A full schedule of events should be available soon on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/fans\/cubs-convention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">team\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">February is the big month for the Cubs offseason next year. On Valentine\u2019s Day &#8211; the 14th, for those who forgot &#8211; pitchers and catchers plan to report to Spring Training in Arizona! Then, a little over a week later, the Cubs play in their first game of the year against the San Francisco Giants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can find a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/sloan-park\/schedule\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">full Spring Training schedule of games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the Cubs website, and once you\u2019re there you\u2019ll see that the first regular season game takes place on March 30 for Opening Day 2023 against the Milwaukee Brewers at home. The Cubs will be back in action before you know it, fans!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cubs\/?hl=en\">Chicago Cubs on Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we move past the Thanksgiving holiday and head into the winter months with a new year on the horizon, one additional, and super important time of year&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2077,"featured_media":411411,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16757],"tags":[553,45741],"class_list":["post-411409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-chicago-cubs","tag-mlb-offseason"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What to Expect for the Chicago Cubs Offseason in 2023 | UrbanMatter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"2023 is almost here, and with it comes the MLB offseason! 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