Rumors have been swirling in reference to a potential Xander Bogaerts extension in Boston with the Red Sox. However, nothing has come to fruition. Bogaerts possesses an opt-out clause in his contract with many expect him to exercise following the 2022 campaign. And there will be no shortage of suitors for the All-Star shortstop. According to Audacy.com and MLB insider Bob Nightengale, there are several executives who believe the Chicago Cubs could sign Bogaerts in the offseason.

“Several executives are predicting that they end up with Xander Bogearts,” Nightengale said.

Nightengale also mentioned that Jed Hoyer is a former Red Sox front office member who is now the President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs. So Hoyer would likely have interest in bringing Xander Bogaerts to Chicago.

Bogaerts previously commented on a potential extension with the Red Sox.

“I don’t know how this would work. But if they talk to [agent Scott Boras] behind closed doors and it’s something that’s fair, he can come to me. We’ll see how that goes.”

But an extension would need to happen quickly, or Xander Bogaerts will likely become a free agent.

Carlos Correa and Bogaerts have been linked as fits in Chicago with the Cubs. However, Correa said he doesn't have interest in joining a rebuilding team. So unless Chicago breaks the bank for Carlos Correa, he will likely not be a member of the Cubs in 2023. Correa also has an opt-out clause so there is no guarantee he will even hit free agency. But in similar fashion to Bogaerts, he is expected to opt-out of his current deal with the Twins.