At one point, the Chicago Cubs thought they would have Alex Bregman at the hot corner in 2025. Now that they missed out on Bregman, their starting third baseman should be set in stone but manager Craig Counsell is having issues committing to a decision.

Kyle Tucker is spending his spring with the Chicago Cubs. Alex Bregman is smitten as a new member of the Boston Red Sox. And with two lineup stalwarts already out the door, Jose Altuve is now moving from his usual perch at second base to a new home in left field .

Matt Shaw's oblique injury has made him unlikely to be ready for Chicago Cubs Opening Day. If he can't play, this is what the team's lineup to begin the 2025 MLB season might look like.

The Chicago Cubs elected to sign veteran infielder Justin Turner after their pursuit of Alex Bregman in free agency proved unsuccessful. After making the move, the Cubs were forced to designate Alexander Canario for assignment in order to create space on the 40-man roster for Turner.

When the Chicago Cubs officially whiffed on Alex Bregman, the expectation was that Matt Shaw was going to have a golden opportunity to be the team's Opening Day third baseman. The Cubs don't really have a viable alternative on their roster,

The Chicago Cubs made a lot of moves this offseason and filled a lot of holes. On paper, at least, they are a significantly better team than last year.

In joining the Cubs, Tucker has gone from a key member of the Astros' supporting cast to franchise star, even if it could be short lived.