USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that the Cubs and RHP Lance Lynn “have entered contract negotiations” on a one-year deal.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that free agent right-hander Lance Lynn has drawn some interest as a possible closer for interested teams.

Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report Lance Lynn has lost 20 pounds this offseason.

St. Louis Cardinals did not pick up the team option on RHP Lance Lynn