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Cubs Extend Jed Hoyer With Multi-Year Deal Ahead of Playoff Drive

Chairman Tom Ricketts praised Hoyer’s methodical player development through a 63-45 start with four deadline additions as the basis for extending his contract before the playoff push

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts answers questions Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field after a ceremony announcing the ballpark will host the 2027 All-Star Game. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Jan 12, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer talks to the media after introducing pitcher Shota Imanaga (not pictured) during a press conference at Loews Chicago Hotel.

Overview

  • The Cubs finalized a multi-year extension for president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer on July 28, securing his leadership through his 14th season with the organization.
  • Chicago enters Friday with a 63-45 record, ranking second in the NL Central behind Milwaukee.
  • Chairman Tom Ricketts credited Hoyer’s disciplined player development, improved farm system and effective drafting for the team’s resurgence.
  • At the trade deadline the front office strengthened its roster by acquiring utility player Willi Castro and pitchers Taylor Rogers, Michael Soroka and Andrew Kittredge.
  • Hoyer declined to pursue a front-line starter, deeming available prices too high; he said the extension will not alter his decision-making approach.