"The meetings were still interesting, but several teams, including the Cubs, didn't end up finalizing any large transactions. Kyle Schwarber, Edwin Díaz, and Pete Alonso were the trio of stars to ink contracts during the three-day conference. Kyle Finnegan, Gregory Soto, and Michael Soroka each found new homes as well, though their deals paled in comparison to the previous three."
"The Winter Meetings used to be seen as the main event, a place where the offseason hot stove is guaranteed to heat up and provide several blockbuster moves. But this year, like many others in recent memory, the baseball world was left grasping for straws until Schwarber signed on Tuesday morning. The same rumors were being regurgitated by all members of the media as everyone was desperate for new information to share and discuss."
"The Cubs didn't make any major-league moves, but a lot of discussions took place behind the scenes. Teams laid the groundwork for what could be a busy two weeks before Christmas. The front office met with Alonso before he became an Oriole, which took a lot of people by surprise. Alonso had received overtures from the Cubs in past years through free agency and the trade market, but Michael Busch 's breakout eliminated that fit."
The Winter Meetings were quieter than expected, yielding only a handful of noteworthy signings. Kyle Schwarber, Edwin Díaz, and Pete Alonso agreed to contracts during the three-day conference, while Kyle Finnegan, Gregory Soto, and Michael Soroka signed lesser deals. Several teams, including the Cubs, conducted extensive behind-the-scenes talks but did not finalize major-league transactions. The Cubs met with Alonso and explored a fit for Alex Bregman, and conversations and groundwork were laid for potential moves before Christmas. Bregman's recent soft-tissue injury and missed playing time in 2025 raise concerns about his long-term projection.
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