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Every official 2026 MLB transaction involving the Chicago Cubs on either side of the move: 132 trades, signings and releases dated and grouped by month, with MLB’s own description of each move, updated as the feed publishes new transactions. Both directions are covered: 126 moves land with the Cubs and 6 depart from them.
Showing 132 of 132 Chicago Cubs transactions
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Rodelvis Santiesteban | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Rodelvis Santiesteban to a minor league contract. |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Maykoll Jaspe | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Maykoll Jaspe to a minor league contract. |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Elvin Cepeda | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Elvin Cepeda to a minor league contract. |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Luis Zapata | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Luis Zapata to a minor league contract. |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Sebastian Zorrilla | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Sebastian Zorrilla to a minor league contract. |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Manuel Cordero | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Manuel Cordero to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Released | Hoby Milner | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs released LHP Hoby Milner. |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jackson Cluff | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Jackson Cluff to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Andrew Wantz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract. |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Trade | Braxton Garrett | Miami Marlins | Chicago Cubs | Miami Marlins traded LHP Braxton Garrett to Chicago Cubs for 3B Jonathon Long and RHP Jace Beck. |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Trade | Ryan Zeferjahn | Los Angeles Angels | Chicago Cubs | Los Angeles Angels traded RHP Ryan Zeferjahn to Chicago Cubs for C Moisés Ballesteros and RHP Mason McGwire. |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Trade | Jefferson Rojas | Chicago Cubs | New York Mets | Chicago Cubs traded SS Jefferson Rojas to New York Mets for RHP Clay Holmes and LF Tyrone Taylor. |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Trade | Jameson Taillon | Chicago Cubs | Toronto Blue Jays | Chicago Cubs traded RHP Jameson Taillon and cash to Toronto Blue Jays for Player To Be Named Later. |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Trade | Ty Southisene | Chicago Cubs | Toronto Blue Jays | Toronto Blue Jays traded RHP Kevin Gausman to Chicago Cubs for CF Brett Bateman and SS Ty Southisene. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Corey Nunez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Corey Nunez to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Signed | Ariston Veasey | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Ariston Veasey. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Signed | Emanuel Hernandez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed C Emanuel Hernandez. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Signed | Luke McGrath | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Luke McGrath. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Signed | Luke Guth | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Luke Guth. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Blake Bevis | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 1B Blake Bevis to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Michael Gupton | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Michael Gupton to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Colin Hynek | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Colin Hynek to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jhoander Irigoyen | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Jhoander Irigoyen to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Dom Krupinski | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Dom Krupinski to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Grant Gray | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Grant Gray to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Signed as free agent | John Alkire II | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP John Alkire II to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Caden Dulin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Caden Dulin to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Harrison Feinberg | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Harrison Feinberg to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Greg Jones | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Greg Jones to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Trade | Aaron Civale | Athletics | Chicago Cubs | Athletics traded RHP Aaron Civale to Chicago Cubs for RHP Aiden Moffett. |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jake Woodford | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jake Woodford to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Cade Townsend | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Cade Townsend. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Carson Jasa | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Carson Jasa. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Dylan Marionneaux | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Dylan Marionneaux. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Cole Tryba | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed LHP Cole Tryba. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Luke Alwood | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Luke Alwood. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Caden Sorrell | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed OF Caden Sorrell. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Myles Bailey | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed 1B Myles Bailey. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Dylan Blomker | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Dylan Blomker. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Brandon Arvidson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed LHP Brandon Arvidson. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Brennan Hudson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed C Brennan Hudson. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Ryan Marton | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Ryan Marton. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Chase Meyer | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Chase Meyer. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Isaac Morton | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Isaac Morton. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Griffin Naess | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Griffin Naess. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Ashton Pocol | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Ashton Pocol. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Signed | Lance Williams | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed RHP Lance Williams. |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Anderson Ramos | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Anderson Ramos to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Felix Teran | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Felix Teran to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Johasael Solano | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Johasael Solano to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Signed | Josh Fleming | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed LHP Josh Fleming. |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Josnel Bazardo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Josnel Bazardo to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Chas McCormick | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Chas McCormick to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jake Woodford | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jake Woodford. |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Yananyer Luis Abreu | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Luis Abreu to a minor league contract. |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jacob Wallace | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jacob Wallace to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Trade | David Peterson | New York Mets | Chicago Cubs | New York Mets traded LHP David Peterson to Chicago Cubs for 3B Cole Mathis. |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jhon Cabral | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jhon Cabral to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Drew Pomeranz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Drew Pomeranz to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Trade | Cameron Sisneros | Chicago Cubs | Houston Astros | Houston Astros traded RHP Jayden Murray to Chicago Cubs for 1B Cameron Sisneros. |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Trade | Yosver Zulueta | Seattle Mariners | Chicago Cubs | Seattle Mariners traded RHP Yosver Zulueta to Chicago Cubs for cash. |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Trade | Unnamed | Chicago Cubs | Los Angeles Dodgers | Los Angeles Dodgers traded LHP Antoine Kelly to Chicago Cubs for cash. |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Andrew Wantz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract. |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Aaron Bummer | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Aaron Bummer to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Kippei Mikawa | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Kippei Mikawa to a minor league contract. |
| May 27, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Ty Blach | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Ty Blach to a minor league contract. |
| May 18, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Daniel Bastardo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Daniel Bastardo to a minor league contract. |
| May 18, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Alvin De Leon | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Alvin De Leon to a minor league contract. |
| May 16, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Liam Hendriks | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Liam Hendriks to a minor league contract. |
| May 11, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Yacksel Ríos | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Yacksel Ríos to a minor league contract. |
| May 7, 2026 | Trade | Tyler Ferguson | Athletics | Chicago Cubs | Athletics traded RHP Tyler Ferguson to Chicago Cubs. |
| May 4, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Vince Velasquez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Trade | Nicky Lopez | Colorado Rockies | Chicago Cubs | Colorado Rockies traded 3B Nicky Lopez to Chicago Cubs for cash. |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Dylan Carlson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract. |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Paul Campbell | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Paul Campbell to a minor league contract. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Unnamed | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Stharling De Los Santos to a minor league contract. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Stharling De Los Santos | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Stharling De Los Santos to a minor league contract. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Tyler Beede | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Tyler Beede to a minor league contract. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Naikys Piedra | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Naikys Piedra to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Dylan Lozada | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Dylan Lozada to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Michael Conforto | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Michael Conforto to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Alex Madera | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Alex Madera to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jaylen Palmer | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Jaylen Palmer to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jackson Brockett | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Jackson Brockett to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Ethan Hearn | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Ethan Hearn to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Kyle Wright | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Kyle Wright to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Shelby Miller | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Shelby Miller. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Eric Yang | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent C Eric Yang to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Gabe Klobosits | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Gabe Klobosits to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Owen Miller | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Owen Miller to a minor league contract. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Vince Velasquez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract. |
| Date | Type | Player | From | To | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Alexander Ramirez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Alexander Ramirez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Alex Ramírez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Alex Ramírez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Karson Simas | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Karson Simas to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Dylan Carlson | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Charlie Barnes | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Charlie Barnes to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Tyler Beede | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Tyler Beede to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Chas McCormick | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Chas McCormick to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Yacksel Ríos | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Yacksel Ríos to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Tyler Ras | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Tyler Ras to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Trent Thornton | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Trent Thornton to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Oswal Hernandez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Oswal Hernandez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Eduardo Gonzalez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Eduardo Gonzalez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Samir Guerrero | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Samir Guerrero to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Albert Moreno | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Albert Moreno to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jaims Martinez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Jaims Martinez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Yanfri Serrano | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Yanfri Serrano to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Marcos Mateo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent Marcos Mateo to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Yadier Munoz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Yadier Munoz to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jose Serva | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Jose Serva to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Luis German | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Luis German to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Xavier Cadiz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Xavier Cadiz to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Esau Taveras | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Esau Taveras to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Enrique Oropeza | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Enrique Oropeza to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Johan Geraldo | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Johan Geraldo to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Luis Thomas | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Luis Thomas to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Santiago Lopez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Santiago Lopez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Kotaro Tsunematsu | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Kotaro Tsunematsu to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Giancarlos Mendoza | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Giancarlos Mendoza to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Luis Diaz | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Luis Diaz to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Yamel Pinto | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Yamel Pinto to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Luis Martinez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Luis Martinez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Diego Hernandez | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Diego Hernandez to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jhosued Marcano | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jhosued Marcano to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | D'Alessandro Barile | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS D'Alessandro Barile to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Yadier Concepcion | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Yadier Concepcion to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Luciano Prince | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Luciano Prince to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Jose Avendano | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Jose Avendano to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Franyel Almanzar | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Franyel Almanzar to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Alex Bregman | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 3B Alex Bregman. |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Signed as free agent | Corbin Martin | — | Chicago Cubs | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Corbin Martin to a minor league contract. |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Trade | Edgardo De Leon | Chicago Cubs | Miami Marlins | Miami Marlins traded RHP Edward Cabrera to Chicago Cubs for RF Owen Caissie, SS Cristian Hernandez and IF Edgardo De Leon. |
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.