What happened: The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb on a reworked one-year, $2 million contract for 2027. The restructured terms replace his previous $2.5 million club option.

Why it matters: The Cubs secure bullpen stability by retaining an arm that handled high-leverage frames throughout 2026. The right-hander stepped into ninth-inning duties midseason to anchor a relief unit facing late-game turbulence.

What to watch: Chicago now enters the offseason focused on adding further relief depth ahead of spring training.