Cubs prioritize starting pitching in offseason free agency search
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are focusing on acquiring starting pitchers as the offseason begins ahead of the annual general managers' meeting in Las Vegas. While two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is the top free agent target, the Cubs may pursue other options, including Freddy Peralta, Michael King, and Adrian Morejon. Peralta had a successful postseason with the Tampa Bay Rays after being traded from the New York Mets, while King opted out of his contract with the San Diego Padres after a strong season. Meanwhile, Morejon is expected to attract a bigger contract despite injury concerns. The Cubs face significant roster work in the upcoming weeks.
- •Cubs prioritize starting pitchers as offseason begins.
- •Targeting Tarik Skubal, but considering alternative options.
- •Freddy Peralta excelled with a 2.95 ERA in postseason.
- •Michael King opted out of his contract with Padres.
- •Adrian Morejon's potential contract affected by injury concerns.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs rumors: Michael King, Freddy Peralta, Adrian Morejon free agency update will make fans squirm
"The Chicago Cubs need starting pitching . That will be their top priority as the offseason begins this week at the annual general managers’ meeting in Las Vegas. Obviously, two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is the biggest name on the free agent market. However, the Cubs are looking to go to battle for him. Instead, they are going to be […] The post Cubs rumors: Michael King, Freddy Peralta, Adrian Morejon free agency update will make fans squirm appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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