The Cubs want to trade Bellinger but such a deal is considered unlikely, according to The Athletic. Bellinger opted into the second season of a three-year, $80 million deal earlier this fall. After posting a .307 batting average and .525 slugging percentage and driving in 97 runs in 2023, Bellinger's numbers dipped this past season.

Juan Soto is arguably the biggest name of the free agent market this offseason. The slugger has met with several teams over the past few weeks, including the Boston Red Sox, but no offers have been presented.