Cubs Put Their Sights on Tarik Skubal After Bringing Back Veteran Bullpen Arm Amid Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs have already started making noise in free agency, beginning with a familiar bullpen arm. Jacob Webb has agreed to return on a 1-year, $2 million deal, with a $4 million team option for 2028. This move, added to the Tarik Skubal rumor, shows that the Cubs are going into the market to solve the problems their pitching had in 2026. “The Chicago Cubs badly want Skubal,” said Jeff Passan when asked about Tarik Skubal’s free agency. Jacob Webb recorded 73 strikeouts, 9 saves, and a 3.36 ERA across 67 innings.