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On Wednesday, the Blue Jays made a statement in free agency, reportedly signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year contract worth $210 million. The starting pitching market is churning early.

The Chicago Cubs are showing interest in injured reliever Evan Phillips, who was recently non-tendered by the Dodgers.

The Cubs already have made a couple of notable moves since the start of the offseason, bringing back Shota Imanaga on the one-year qualifying offer and signing free-agent reliever Phil Maton to a two-year deal.

The Chicago Cubs have been able to strengthen their bullpen with the signing of Phil Maton and details of his contract have now come to light.

The Chicago Cubs reportedly were set to open their free agent acquisition season with an attempt to upgrade the relief corps.

Before accounting for Maton’s deal, which includes a 2028 club option, the Cubs are carrying a luxury-tax payroll of around $190 million.

The Cubs could be hesitant to make another big trade. Given how the first deal went for the Astros, Chicago might not replace Kyle Tucker via trade.

The Chicago Cubs beefed up their bullpen with the signing of veteran reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract on Wednesday.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the two-year contract is worth a guaranteed $14.5 million, with a club option in 2028. Heyman also reports that there is a 250K incentive each year based upon how many appearances Phil Maton makes. More MLB on Heavy: Cubs Trade Idea That Lands Twins’ All-Star Starter Includes Outfielder Owen Caissie

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs/onsi as Insider Urges Cubs To Acquire NL Ace In Blockbuster Trade. The Chicago Cubs have a few clear priorities as they look to retool their roster for the 2026 season.