The Chicago Cubs are expected to pursue several potential upgrades this offseason, but it's unclear how aggressively Jed Hoyer and the front office will operate. Their midseason trade for All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes came as a great shock,

Since Day 1 of his rookie year in 2019, erstwhile New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the most productive power hitters in the game. Only Aaron Judge has hit more home runs since 2019 and only Marcus Semien has played more games.

The New York Mets are aggressive in the market this offseason, with enough availability and financial flexibility to add top players this winter. However, the a