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Every official 2021 MLB transaction involving the Chicago Cubs on either side of the move: 155 trades, signings and releases dated and grouped by month, with MLB’s own description of each move. Both directions are covered: 147 moves land with the Cubs and 8 depart from them.
Showing 155 of 155 Chicago Cubs transactions
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Dixon Machado | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Dixon Machado to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Mark Leiter Jr. | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Mark Leiter Jr. to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Stephen Gonsalves | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Stephen Gonsalves to a minor league contract. |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Yan Gomes | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Yan Gomes. |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Clint Frazier | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Clint Frazier. |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Michael Hermosillo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RF Michael Hermosillo. |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Marcus Stroman | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Marcus Stroman. |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Diego Dugarte | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Diego Dugarte to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jair Jimenez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jair Jimenez to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Narciso Crook | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent CF Narciso Crook to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Locke St. John | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Locke St. John to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Trade | Harold Ramírez | Cleveland Guardians | Chicago Cubs | Cleveland Guardians traded RF Harold Ramirez to Chicago Cubs for cash. |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Signed as free agent | P.J. Higgins | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C P.J. Higgins to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jonathan Holder | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jonathan Holder to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jensi Ramirez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jensi Ramirez to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Eligio Paredes | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Eligio Paredes to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Kevin Valdez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Kevin Valdez to a minor league contract. |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Yafrerlyn Vasquez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Yafrerlyn Vasquez to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Alejandro Rivero | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Alejandro Rivero to a minor league contract. |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Luis A. Reyes | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Luis Reyes to a minor league contract. |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Edward Vargas | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Edward Vargas to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jackson McClelland | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jackson McClelland to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | Released | Dan Winkler | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released RHP Dan Winkler. |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Marcus Walden | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Marcus Walden to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Released | Jake Arrieta | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released RHP Jake Arrieta. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Anthony Rizzo | Chicago Cubs | New York Yankees | New York Yankees traded RHP Alexander Vizcaino and CF Kevin Alcantara to Chicago Cubs for 1B Anthony Rizzo and cash. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Craig Kimbrel | Chicago Cubs | Chicago White Sox | Chicago Cubs traded RHP Craig Kimbrel to Chicago White Sox for 2B Nick Madrigal and RHP Codi Heuer. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Trevor Williams | Chicago Cubs | New York Mets | Chicago Cubs traded SS Javier Baez, RHP Trevor Williams and cash to New York Mets for OF Pete Crow-Armstrong. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Anderson Espinoza | San Diego Padres | Chicago Cubs | San Diego Padres traded RHP Anderson Espinoza to Chicago Cubs for CF Jake Marisnick. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Trade | Kris Bryant | Chicago Cubs | San Francisco Giants | Chicago Cubs traded 3B Kris Bryant to San Francisco Giants for LF Alexander Canario and RHP Caleb Kilian. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Walker Powell | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Walker Powell to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Trade | Bailey Horn | Chicago White Sox | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs traded RHP Ryan Tepera to Chicago White Sox for LHP Bailey Horn. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Signed | Wilson Cunningham | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed LHP Wilson Cunningham. |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Released | Eric Sogard | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released 2B Eric Sogard. |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Trade | Andrew Chafin | Chicago Cubs | Athletics | Chicago Cubs traded LHP Andrew Chafin to Oakland Athletics for 1B Greg Deichmann and RHP Daniel Palencia. |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jairo Diaz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Jairo Diaz to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Yenrri Rojas | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Yenrri Rojas to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Signed | James Triantos | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed 3B James Triantos. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Signed | Erian Rodriguez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Erian Rodriguez. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Signed | Frankie Scalzo Jr. | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Frankie Scalzo Jr.. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Signed | BJ Murray Jr. | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed 3B BJ Murray Jr.. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Signed | Zac Leigh | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Zachary Leigh. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Signed | Christian Olivo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed SS Christian Olivo. |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Tyler Santana | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Tyler Santana to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 17, 2021 | Signed | Dominic Hambley | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Dominic Hambley. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Signed | Drew Gray | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed LHP Drew Gray. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Signed | Parker Chavers | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed OF Parker Chavers. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Signed | Chase Watkins | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed LHP Chase Watkins. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Signed | Jordan Wicks | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed LHP Jordan Wicks. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Signed | Liam Spence | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed SS Liam Spence. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Signed | Casey Opitz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed C Casey Opitz. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Signed | Peter Matt | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed OF Peter Matt. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Trade | Joc Pederson | Chicago Cubs | Atlanta Braves | Chicago Cubs traded CF Joc Pederson to Atlanta Braves for 1B Bryce Ball. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Signed | Riley Martin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed LHP Riley Martin. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Signed | Christian Franklin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed OF Christian Franklin. |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jason Adam | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jason Adam to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Dean Nevarez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Dean Nevarez to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Robinson Chirinos | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Robinson Chirinos. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Adam Heidenfelder | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Adam Heidenfelder to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Dalton Stambaugh | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Dalton Stambaugh to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Geuri Lubo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Geuri Lubo to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Matt Warkentin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 1B Matt Warkentin to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Harrison Wenson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Harrison Wenson to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Tim Susnara | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Tim Susnara to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 13, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jose Almonte | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jose Almonte to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Carlos Sepulveda | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Carlos Sepulveda to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2021 | Released | Shelby Miller | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released RHP Shelby Miller. |
| May 29, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Dee Strange-Gordon | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Dee Strange-Gordon to a minor league contract. |
| May 28, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Tyler Ladendorf | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Tyler Ladendorf to a minor league contract. |
| May 26, 2021 | Released | Jason Adam | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released RHP Jason Adam. |
| May 22, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jarod Wright | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent Jarod Wright to a minor league contract. |
| May 18, 2021 | Trade | Cameron Maybin | Chicago Cubs | New York Mets | Chicago Cubs traded CF Cameron Maybin to New York Mets for cash. |
| May 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Raul Guzman | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Raul Guzman to a minor league contract. |
| May 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Carlos Garcia | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Carlos Garcia to a minor league contract. |
| May 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Tomy Sanchez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Tomy Sanchez to a minor league contract. |
| May 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Starlyn Pichardo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Starlyn Pichardo to a minor league contract. |
| May 14, 2021 | Signed | Tyler Suellentrop | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Tyler Suellentrop. |
| May 11, 2021 | Trade | Trayce Thompson | Arizona Diamondbacks | Chicago Cubs | Arizona Diamondbacks traded RF Trayce Thompson to Chicago Cubs. |
| May 10, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Adrian Sampson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Adrian Sampson to a minor league contract. |
| May 4, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Alex Katz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Alex Katz to a minor league contract. |
| May 4, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Austin Krzeminski | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Austin Krzeminski to a minor league contract. |
| May 3, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Kellogg | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Ryan Kellogg to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | Released | Brandon Workman | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released RHP Brandon Workman. |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Trade | Dauris Valdez | San Diego Padres | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs traded P James Norwood to San Diego Padres for P Dauris Valdez. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Tony Wolters | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Tony Wolters. |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Andrew Romine | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Andrew Romine. |
| Mar 28, 2021 | Released | Jerry Vasto | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released P Jerry Vasto. |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Released | Cameron Maybin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released CF Cameron Maybin. |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Erick Castillo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Erick Castillo. |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Trade | Shendrik Apostel | Pittsburgh Pirates | Chicago Cubs | Pittsburgh Pirates traded 1B Shendrik Apostel to Chicago Cubs for P Duane Underwood Jr.. |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Eric Sogard | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Eric Sogard. |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Eric Sogard | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Eric Sogard. |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Tepera | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Ryan Tepera. |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Tepera | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Ryan Tepera. |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ryan Meisinger | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Ryan Meisinger. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2021 | Trade | Zach Bryant | Chicago Cubs | Boston Red Sox | Chicago Cubs traded P Zach Bryant to Boston Red Sox. |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Pedro Strop | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Pedro Strop. |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Raino Coran | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Raino Coran. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ben Holmes | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Ben Holmes. |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Cameron Maybin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent CF Cameron Maybin. |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jose Moreno | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Jose Moreno. |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Runelvis Toribio | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Runelvis Toribio. |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jake Marisnick | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent CF Jake Marisnick. |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Brandon Workman | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Brandon Workman. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jake Arrieta | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jake Arrieta. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jake Arrieta | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Jake Arrieta. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jake Arrieta | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jake Arrieta. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Shelby Miller | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Shelby Miller to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jose Lobatón | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Jose Lobaton to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Adam Morgan | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Adam Morgan to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jose Lobatón | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Jose Lobaton to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Adam Morgan | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Adam Morgan to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Shelby Miller | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Shelby Miller to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Jose Lobatón | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Jose Lobaton. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Adam Morgan | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Adam Morgan. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Shelby Miller | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Shelby Miller. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Scarlyn Lebron | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Scarlyn Lebron. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Joc Pederson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Joc Pederson. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Trevor Williams | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Trevor Williams. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Andrew Chafin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Andrew Chafin. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Joc Pederson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent CF Joc Pederson. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Trevor Williams | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Trevor Williams. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Andrew Chafin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Andrew Chafin. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Trevor Williams | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Trevor Williams. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Joc Pederson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent CF Joc Pederson. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Andrew Chafin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Andrew Chafin. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Alfredo Zarraga | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Alfredo Zarraga. |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Kohl Stewart | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Kohl Stewart. |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Cristian Rojas | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Cristian Rojas. |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Luis R. Reyes | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent P Luis Reyes. |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Wilmer Bolivar | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Wilmer Bolivar. |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Austin Romine | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Austin Romine. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Welington Quintero | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Welington Quintero to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | David Olivo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP David Olivo to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Cristian Hernández | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Cristian Hernandez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Moisés Ballesteros | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Moises Ballesteros to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Oferman Hernandez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Oferman Hernandez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Fredy Montenegro | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Fredy Montenegro to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Joel Sierra | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Joel Sierra to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Zhiorman Imbriano | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Zhiorman Imbriano to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Pedro Ramírez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Pedro Ramirez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Ronny Corniell | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Ronny Corniell to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Kenneddy Delgado | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Kenneddy Delgado to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Daniel Ferreira | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Daniel Ferreira to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Adrian Martinez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Adrian Martinez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Carlos Ramos | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Carlos Ramos to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Gabriel Agrazal | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Gabriel Agrazal to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Michael Arias | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Michael Arias to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Patrick Wisdom | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 1B Patrick Wisdom to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Patrick Wisdom | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 1B Patrick Wisdom to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Patrick Wisdom | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 3B Patrick Wisdom. |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Released | Colin Rea | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released RHP Colin Rea. |
| Jan 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Nick Martini | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Nick Martini to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Jan 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Nick Martini | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Nick Martini to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Jan 2, 2021 | Signed as free agent | Nick Martini | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Nick Martini. |
Every row is captured from MLB’s official StatsAPI transactions feed with MLB’s published description unedited. A trade appears on both clubs’ pages for the season; signings include both major-league and minor-league contracts signed with the club; injury-list moves and minor-league affiliate-only transactions are outside this archive’s scope.
Transaction data: official MLB StatsAPI. Data provided by MLB Advanced Media. Archived and published by Legends Deck. Kept transaction types: Trade, Signed, Signed as free agent, Released.