3 Cubs offseason moves that look brilliant in hindsight
Jed Hoyer made several good moves this winter, even if Cubs fans don’t want to admit it.
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer did not have a perfect offseason. The Alex Bregman whiff was a frustrating one, and the bullpen did not receive as much attention as it should have. With that being said, Hoyer did make several strong moves leading to the team’s fast start to the 2025 MLB season.
The Cubs enter Thursday’s action leading the NL Central with a 25-19 record and leading the majors with a +86 run differential. Sure, this team has holes that Hoyer must address by July’s trade deadline, but with the right moves, it would not be shocking to see this Cubs team go on a deep postseason run.
The moves Hoyer made over the winter are a big reason that the Cubs are where they are right now.
Cubs fans had no idea what they were going to get when the team signed Matthew Boyd to a two-year, $29 million deal. He’s always had a good amount of talent, but injuries and the home run ball have plagued him over the course of his career. Well, with the Cubs, he’s been healthy and extraordinary.
