Chicago Cubs Transactions 2026

January
DATETRANSACTION
15 January 2026Claimed INF Benjamin Cowles off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Agreed to terms with SS Yadier Muñoz, SS Jaims Martinez, OF Yanfri Serrano, SS Eduardo Gonzalez, SS Johan Geraldo, SS Franyel Almanzar, SS/CF Xavier Cadiz, and SS Luis Tomas on minor league contracts.
14 January 2026Agreed to terms with INF Alex Bregman on a five-year major league contract.
13 January 2026Claimed OF Justin Dean off waivers from San Francisco.
8 January 2026Agreed to terms with RHP Javier Assad, RHP Edward Cabrera and LHP Justin Steele on one-year contracts.
7 January 2026Claimed LHP Ryan Rolison off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Acquired RHP Edward Cabrera from Miami in exchange for OF Owen Caissie and INFs Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon.