Jed Hoyer

CVI

C-

Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

Grade this GM::

Should Jed Hoyer be kept, fired, or extended?

Transactions

Graded

Fan Votes

5 years

Tenure

Transaction Breakdown

Positive

Mixed

Negative

Best Move

Seiya Suzuki on the

A+

Sent

Worst Move

Kevin Alcántara

Sent

League Comparison

#15

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

#21

Most Active

32 moves

Contract Value

Fair market contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Cubs' contract spending this offseason has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 3 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Edward Cabrera (B-) at $4.5M/yr — getting lhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Alex Bregman (F) at $35.0M/yr — the inf market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a financial perspective.

Public Sentiment

C-

Mixed reception

NegativeMixedPositive

The Cubs have had mixed results under Jed Hoyer this 2026 offseason, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 32 graded moves, 13 landed well with the fanbase, 16 drew mixed reactions, and 3 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Seiya Suzuki on the (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Kevin Alcántara cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.