With Tucker in fold, Dodgers lineup could reach rare air
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Mets projected lineup with Bo Bichette
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The team pursued free-agent infielder Bo Bichette, attempting to make a big splash for an external free agent for the first time since December 2022. But Bichette on Jan. 16 agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with the New York Mets.
With less than a month away until pitchers and catchers report to Goodyear, Cincinnati Reds beat writer Mark Sheldon projected what the everyday lineup might look like. This lineup is very similar to what last year's lineup looked like,
The Cubs have a projected cash payroll of just over $176 million for the 2026 season prior to signing Bregman, per Spotrac. That was projected to rank 11th among all MLB clubs next season, according to Spotrac. The Cubs were also projected to have $35.2 million in projected tax space next season prior to Bregman's signing, per Spotrac.