Summary
The Chicago Cubs were initially reported to be close to signing pitcher Zac Gallen to a multi-year deal. However, later updates clarified that no agreement has been finalized, and other teams are still in the running. As of now, Zac Gallen does not have a confirmed deal with the Cubs or anyone else.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Cubs want to add a starting pitcher to their team.
- Reports initially suggested that the Cubs were finalizing a deal with Zac Gallen.
- Zac Gallen has been an All-Star and has three top-10 finishes for the Cy Young Award, which is given to the best pitchers.
- The reported deal was supposed to be a multi-year contract worth an average of $22 million per year.
- Bob Nightengale, a USA Today writer, updated his report, stating the Cubs are hopeful but the deal is not final.
- ESPN's Jeff Passan stated that no deal is close to being finalized with Zac Gallen.
- There is no confirmed agreement with Zac Gallen and any Major League Baseball team as of now.
