Overview

• Hoyer said the club will speak with Kyle Tucker and his agent, describing him as a coveted free agent who enjoyed his time in Chicago.
• The front office expects to decide on Shōta Imanaga’s contract option within two to three weeks, with Hoyer offering strong praise for the left-hander.
• Rotation help is a priority after Justin Steele’s season-ending elbow surgery, and Hoyer acknowledged bullpen volatility while defending the tight midseason pitching market.
• Budget talks with ownership have not started, with Hoyer pointing to CBA uncertainty and saying he expects more clarity after the Nov. 10–13 GM meetings in Las Vegas.
• The Cubs plan to invite back the entire coaching staff, while Hoyer highlighted young contributors such as Cade Horton, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Owen Caissie and Moisés Ballesteros.