Imanaga is unexpectedly headed for the open market, and everyone from hated rivals to also-rans might be in on the bidding.

There will likely only be three or four teams in the league that could afford to sign Kyle Tucker for $400-plus million.

The Chicago Cubs’ offseason began with a surprising twist, as the team chose not to exercise the option to extend Shota Imanaga’s contract to a fifth year.

In a November 5 article, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer cooked up a trade proposal where the Cubs would end up with Bryce Harper. He said the Cubs would get Harper in exchange for the Phillies getting Chicago's No. 1 overall prospect, outfielder Owen Caissie, and their No. 3 overall prospect, right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins.

The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea have reportedly agreed on an extension for next season and beyond.

Kyle Tucker is projected to become one of baseball's highest-paid players with an estimated 11-year, $418 million deal. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel highligh

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of options when deciding how to improve their lineup this offseason. Most fans feel like the first option should be re-signing Kyl

Because Chicago declined the contract on their end, it triggered Shota Imanga's player option for $15 million, which he then declined so that he could test free agency in search of a new deal. Imanaga is also expected to get a qualifying offer for $22 million. But what is the lefty starter's new contract projection?