{"id":557441,"date":"2026-02-06T07:43:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/557441\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T07:43:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T07:43:26","slug":"newest-chicago-cubs-player-ranked-third-at-his-position-ahead-of-2026-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/557441\/","title":{"rendered":"Newest Chicago Cubs player ranked third at his position ahead of 2026 season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Cubs have a loaded infield heading into the 2026 season, after strengthening it with a massive free agent signing last month. The team has been able to solidify the roster with this signing, and are going to be rewarded because of it. Chicago\u2019s newest addition in the lineup was recently recognized as one of the top players at his position heading into the season. Let\u2019s take a closer look at who it is and why he is considered so high up on that list.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Bregman ranked third among MLB third basemen heading into the 2026 season<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-155647\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20899%20600'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Alex Bregman Chicago Cubs\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/USATSI_27169666-899x600.jpg\"\/>Sep 25, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) throws out Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (not pictured) at first base during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/top-10-mlb-players-at-each-position-for-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MLB\u2019s The Shredder<\/a> has released who it believes the top 10 at third base heading into the 2026 season. The newest member of the Cubs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/chicago-cubs-alex-bregman-agree-massive-175-million-contract\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Bregman<\/a>, found himself on the list as he was ranked third at the position. He only trailed Cleveland Guardians\u2019 Jose Ramirez and Los Angeles Dodgers\u2019 Max Muncy. Bregman has been a strong player who has shown the ability to impact games both at the plate and in the field. He won the 2024 American League Gold Glove at the position as a member of the Houston Astros and hit well with the Boston Red Sox in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>He played 114 games last season and finished with a .273\/.360\/.462 slash line with 18 home runs, 62 RBI, 64 runs scored, and 51 walks to 70 strikeouts. This season landed him a five-year, $175 million contract this offseason with the Cubs. It will be intriguing to see how he fits in with the Chicago team as he faces primarily National League pitching for the first time in his career.<\/p>\n<p>                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1933\" height=\"1288\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201933%201288'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Owen Miller looking to rekindle 2023 breakout under Craig Counsell with Cubs\" class=\"post-image\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/USATSI_20948400_168422142_lowres.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Owen Miller looking to rekindle 2023 breakout under Craig Counsell with Cubs<br \/>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/owen-miller-chicago-cubs-deal-rekindle-craig-counsell\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\tFor More Great Chicago Sports Content<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMLGY9QowgMXbAg?hl=en-US&amp;gl=US&amp;ceid=US%3Aen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"349\" height=\"108\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20349%20108'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-10.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get the latest Chicago sports news, analysis, and breaking stories on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, Sky, and more! 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