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Ranking the Cubs’ most likely free agent signings based on Jed Hoyer’s history

Mapping out the Chicago Cubs' path to free agency, including why Tarik Skubal is unlikely to happen, but Freddy Peralta could be.

By Jordan Campbell · Cubbies Crib

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Cubbies Crib ranked potential Chicago Cubs free agent targets based on executive Jed Hoyer's past spending habits.
The writer views Freddy Peralta, Sonny Gray, Kaima Taira, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson as Hoyer's most likely targets.
Expensive free agents like Seiya Suzuki, Randy Arozarena, and Adrian Morejon were ruled out by the author.

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Writing for Cubbies Crib, Jordan Campbell analyzed the Chicago Cubs' free agency outlook ahead of the December 1 lockout deadline. Based on president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's spending tendencies, the writer grouped potential free agent targets into three tiers: unlikely options, conditional targets if the price drops, and the most realistic signings for the club's rotation needs.

Campbell considers starting pitchers Freddy Peralta, Sonny Gray, Kaima Taira, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson as the Cubs' most probable targets. Meanwhile, high-priced stars like Tarik Skubal, Seiya Suzuki, and Randy Arozarena are viewed as unlikely to fit Hoyer's spending limits.

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Ranking the Cubs’ most likely free agent signings based on Jed Hoyer’s history

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