The Cincinnati Reds signed Jeimer Candelario, therefore the Chicago Cubs are in need of a third baseman. Although it was anticipated that Candelario would be traded, the Cubs now have even greater motivation to acquire a third baseman following his official signing.

Chicago has options for players, such as former All-Star and two-time Platinum Glove winner Matt Chapman.

Chapman is anticipated to sign a five- to seven-year contract for a sum between $150 million and $165 million. The Cubs’ front office may be priced out if that is the case. Although reports suggest they are willing to spend, a player such as Chapman may find $150 million to be too high.

But after losing Candelario, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com said again that the team needs a guy like Chapman and might try to sign him.

Chapman’s market is less clear-cut. The Cubs need him after losing Jeimer Candelario to free agency, but the Blue Jays could definitely bring him back to Toronto.”

The all-star defense finished with a 4.4 WAR season last year despite hitting 17 home runs and slashing.240/.330/.424. Despite some encouraging signals the previous season, there have been worries in the past with Chapman at the bat.