As trade speculation around Cubs outfielder/designated hitter Seiya Suzuki intensified Wednesday at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer struck a more even-keeled approach in addressing the topic.

DALLAS — Agent Joel Wolfe spoke to the media at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday and among the topics of concern were his client, Cubs right fielder/DH Seiya Suzuki. Recently, Suzuki has had his name circulated in trade rumors. Wolfe confirmed those rumors and said he’s been in recent contact with Cubs team president Jed Hoyer.

While the overwhelming majority of the focus on the Cubs' outfield mix this winter has been on the trade candidacy

As the Cubs have a logjam in their outfield, a new avenue has emerged that could potentially clear room to give promising players in their farm system an opportunity.

The Cubs are unclear what return they can get for Bellinger. But they could market him to any team looking for outfield or first base help.

The Chicago Cubs could potentially consider waiving star right fielder Seiya Suzuki’s no-trade clause this offseason if the situation presents itself. While Suzuki’s trade rumors have been muted, of late,