The Chicago Cubs have been busy adding organizational depth, especially on the pitching staff.  Already this off-season, they have signed once promising players such as Brandon Hughes, Trevor Richards,

Signed to a four-year, $53 million contract out of Japan's NPB, Imanaga was thought of as a back-end starter, maybe a number three at best. Instead, he turned into the ace of the Cubs, going 15-3 and becoming their lone representative at the 2024 All-Star Game.

The Chicago Cubs remain on the hunt to add one more big name to the roster before Opening Day in Japan against the Dodgers on March 19. Some of the major needs for the team have been addressed already this offseason,