The Chicago Cubs reported for spring training with general manager Carter Hawkins and skipper Craig Counsell both asked about recent

While there has been reported interest from Houston in a reunion, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Astros general manager Dana Brown used Bregman's name in the past tense when speaking to reporters. "During his address at the team's annual media luncheon, Dana Brown twice spoke about Alex Bregman in the past tense," Rome wrote.

At the age of 40, Turner is a highly accomplished right-handed hitter (.821 career OPS) with tons of postseason experience.