The Chicago Cubs have turned their attention to creating competition for their bench, signing veteran Chas McCormick and former St. Louis Cardinals first-round pick Dylan Carlson to compete for the role of being the team's fourth outfielder. Chances are one of the two will win the job, with Kevin Alcantara starting the season in Triple-A to allow him to have regular plate appearances.
Carlson has already reported to the Cubs' Spring Training facility in Arizona. The 27-year-old outfielder has been spotted shagging balls in the outfield and meeting his new teammates. In doing so, he may have leaked the Cubs' 2026 spring training hat.